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Asian Ramen Noodle Salad

August 28, 2015 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

Okay. Let's talk about this salad really fast. I'm including it in this 31-Minutes Meals series for a few reasons. But there's a 'but.' This Asian Ramen Noodle Salad is so so so good. Not only because of the rich flavor of the homemade dressing. But because it's CHEAP. Cole slaw is cheap. Ramen is cheap. (Yes, I toss the seasoning packet. Ick.) Chicken (when bought on … [Read more...]

Cubano Sliders

August 20, 2015 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 1 Comment

I've partnered up with my friends at Smithfield Anytime Favorites to bring you this new 31-minute dinner! A couple of months ago I had 2 different friends tell me on the same day in 2 conversations that I HAD TO SEE THE MOVIE 'CHEF.' Ok then. I'll see the movie Chef. And so I watched it that weekend. And I adored it. Every part of it. (Except maybe the excessive … [Read more...]

Philly Cheesesteak Sandwich

August 14, 2015 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

philly cheesesteak sandwich

Fire up the broiler and call everyone for dinner! This one doesn't take long to get on the table at all! The reason...the meat in a cheesesteak is super thin and doesn't take long to cook at all. You'll spend more time slicing up the bell peppers than you will sauteing everything together! The flavors in this are simple, just as they should be. The only note I'll add … [Read more...]

Bacon & Honey Mustard Grilled Cheese

August 10, 2015 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 4 Comments

Bacon. Homemade honey mustard. (Just 1:1 honey and Dijon or yellow mustard.) With some sharp cheddar and Parmesan cheese. That is all. (And you're welcome!) :P Bacon & Honey Mustard Grilled Cheese A quick and easy lunch or dinner! 8 slices bacon, cooked until crispy2 Tbsp butter, softened3 Tbsp honey3 Tbsp yellow or Dijon … [Read more...]

Pepperoni Pizza Rolls

August 5, 2015 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

Pepperoni Pizza Rolls

  My boys are goo-goo-ga-ga over these pizza rolls! They love to help me roll them together, so we can have this meal on the table in no time. You can definitely have these on the table in under 20 minutes, start to finish. Add these to your menu for your next family pizza night! Three cheers for fun, quick and tasty! Pepperoni Pizza … [Read more...]

Chorizo Potato Hash

August 3, 2015 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

I've got an amazing, quick and super delicious skillet dinner for you tonight! This really a "brinner" as it's more of a breakfast meal than a dinner meal...so we'll call it a brinner. Brinner is generally quick and this one is colorful, flavorful, packed with protein and veggies. You can serve it as is, or with some ripe, fresh fruit. The cooking method for this meal is … [Read more...]

Grilled Balsamic Veggies

July 27, 2015 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

Here is the perfect side dish for your next cookout. As I've shared before this month (and I'll share again!), I love when you can make an entire meal out on the grill...main dish, side dish, bread and even dessert. Yesterday was a "feels like 107" degrees kind of day, loaded with humidity too. So the very last thing I want to do is add a single degree to the … [Read more...]

Grilled Jalapeño Poppers

July 13, 2015 by Jenn K Leave a Comment

Oh, I've had baked jalapeno poppers a thousand times. (Well, maybe not a thousand, but a LOT.) They are a popular, spicy appetizer here in San Antonio and I love them dearly. I decided to do a grilled version for our 31 Days of Grilled Recipes series. I discovered that the best way to make them on the grill without making a ginormous gooey-mess with the melty cheese, was to … [Read more...]

Grilled Plums & Apricots

July 10, 2015 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

Want a great and healthful new dessert that you can cook on the grill this summer? Look no further...this grilled apricots & plus is marvelous! (And you need to make it with your next cookout!) It works with any 'stone fruit,' but I chose to use apricots and plums because that what was on sale. Peaches would be great too! All you have to do is remove the seed from … [Read more...]

How to Make the Perfect Ice Cream Sandwich

July 7, 2015 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

Who knew making a homemade ice cream sandwich could be so simple! I've teamed up with Dollar General and CHIPS AHOY! to show you just how easy it is to make your own ice cream sandwiches at home! It's time we take chocolate chip cookies to a new level of summer-food fun! It looks like this... CHIPS AHOY! Chocolate Chip Cookie Vanilla Ice Cream CHIPS AHOY! … [Read more...]

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