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Roasted Winter Vegetables

December 15, 2014 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 4 Comments

Just 5 ingredients is all you need to make this fabulous roasted winter vegetables side dish! 5 Ingredients. (If you don't count salt and pepper.) Seriously, just 5. Sweet potatoes. Parnsips. Carrots. Olive oil. Fresh rosemary. Boom. 5 ingredients. So, this is totally delicious. Totally and ridiculously delicious. So much so that I made it two … [Read more...]

Peppermint Bark Brownies

December 9, 2014 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 5 Comments

Holiday treat alert! If you're making treats for teachers, friends, neighbors, etc...might I recommend these! I've take my favorite brownie recipe base...and added in some peppermint extract and topped with a crispy layer of white chocolate and crushed peppermints. You could, of course, just make a box mix and top with the white chocolate and peppermints … [Read more...]

Salted Carmelitas Recipe

December 8, 2014 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 2 Comments

Please pardon the iPhone photo. An unnamed toddler managed to hide my memory card for my camera. Sigh.  This is one of my favorite desserts. It really is. Seriously, my sister makes these on occasion and I almost eat the entire pan. I would eat them for dinner if that was 'allowed.' My taste buds just go bananas over the chocolate, caramel and salt flavors in … [Read more...]

15 Holiday Recipes for Cookies, Fudge, Truffles & More

December 5, 2014 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 1 Comment

Whether you are baking for your own family or sharing with friends, neighbors, and coworkers, holiday cookies are always a delight! I think sometimes we get so caught up in finding the best deals during the holidays that we tend to forget that homemade gifts (especially edible ones!) can be the perfect gift for a loved one. They are made with love and come from the heart. So … [Read more...]

Pumpkin Pistachio Truffles

December 3, 2014 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 1 Comment

Pumpkin Pistachio Truffles | 5DollarDinners.com

Did someone say pistachio??? Pistachios are my husband's favorite nut and his favorite kind of ice cream, so anything pistachio is a big hit at our house. Combine it with pumpkin...some sweetness and we have a winner of a dessert! Not only am I crushing on these flavor combinations, I adore the crunch from the pistachios...the teeny bit of salt from them too. Plus the … [Read more...]

Pumpkin Cinnamon Biscuits with Browned Butter Frosting

November 26, 2014 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 4 Comments

  Cancel your Thanksgiving morning breakfast plans RIGHT.NOW. and make these instead. Seriously, the tastes and delicious flavors of Pumpkin Spice Cinnamon Rolls...in a fraction of the time! Whether you were planning Pumpkin Pie French Toast, an egg casserole or flipping pancakes, you really should scratch those plans and make these instead. You can enjoy them for … [Read more...]

Easy Tzatziki Dip

November 21, 2014 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 1 Comment

If you want a quick escape to the Greek isles, then whip up this dip, take a few bites and whisk away in your imagination. Visualize the picturesque blue turquoise ocean, the brilliant sun shining all around, as you enjoy this creamy and delightful snack! Use a low fat/low cal Greek yogurt to keep the calories down on this one...you're going to want to because it's … [Read more...]

Sweet Potato Pancakes with Maple-Cranberry Syrup

November 19, 2014 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

sweet potato pancakes

Got leftover sweet potatoes? And cranberry sauce?  Look no further than this recipe for sweet potato pancakes with cranberry syrup...this is your perfect Friday breakfast/brunch/lunch/dinner recipe!!! Seriously, fluffy and delicious. And I'm sure you're wondering how dense sweet potatoes can turn into fluffy pancakes. Couple reasons why they do...first, the sweet … [Read more...]

34 Recipes for a Delicious Thanksgiving Feast

November 18, 2014 by Jenn K Leave a Comment

34 Recipes for a Delicious Thanksgiving Feast | 5DollarDinners.com

It's Thanksgiving time!  With heaping spoonfuls of turkey, sweet potatoes, green beans, cranberry sauce, and dessert.  A sweet time of fellowship with friends and family as you embrace thankfulness for all your blessings. And eat. Twice. Enjoy your time and try out some new recipes at your Thanksgiving feast this year... Appetizers & Drinks Butternut Squash, … [Read more...]

13 Amazing Holiday Dessert Recipes

November 14, 2014 by Jenn K Leave a Comment

13 Amazing Holiday Dessert Recipes | 5DollarDinners.com

I'm all about the dessert when it comes to holiday feasts. I mean, the other dishes are awesome too, but holiday desserts are always so special and tasty and without calories, right?!  It's the one time of year I'll splurge on the dessert plate and try it all.  At least once. Here are a few of my favorite holiday desserts for you to try this year... Fudge Pecan Pie … [Read more...]

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