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Cinnamon Roll Banana Bread

April 17, 2023 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

Get all the cinnamon roll-y flavors in this quick and easy banana bread with cream cheese glaze! Hear me out... I love a delicious homemade batch of soft, gooey, cinnamon-y cinnamon rolls.  But they can take hours to make. And I love to make them...for the right occasion.  I got to thinking...how could I make a faster and easier version of cinnamon … [Read more...]

Muffin Tin Brookies

April 3, 2023 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

You'll have "BROOKIES" for days with these muffin tin cookie-brownies, also known as BROOKIES!  Every now and again I pop into Trader Joe's to pick up some goodies for myself or the boys. (If you have not tried their Caramelized Onion Cheddar Cheese...RUN AND GET IT.)  They have "brookies" that are just delightful and I have to resist the urge to pick up a box, … [Read more...]

Texas Avocado Toast

March 4, 2023 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

Texas Avocado Toast is a quick and crunchy way to start the day! A thin and crispy tostada, mashed avocado, a perfectly fried egg, and a delightful drizzle of sauce! This is the perfect way to use that ripe avocado on your counter ;-) Also, a great way to make the trendy avocado toast "less carby" and gluten-free!!!  And have fun with the hot sauce too - I … [Read more...]

St. Patrick’s Day Charcuterie Board

February 28, 2023 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

Let the green food fun begin! Loving all these green colored foods, shaped like a Shamrock - making for the perfect St. Patrick's Day Charcuterie Board! Let's have a little fun with all the green foods we can find! And you can go the extra mile by giving your board a LUCKY SHAMROCK shape!!! Another fun St. Patrick's Day board would be a "rainbow shaped" board!  A … [Read more...]

St. Patrick’s Day Rainbow Cookies

February 27, 2023 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

Simple and delicious St. Patrick's Day treat... Oh, chocolate chip cookies. Yummy, yummy cookies. They're about to get a little yummier and a little chocolate-ier. (That might be my new favorite word, chocolate-ier.) Why don't we kick it up a few notches this St. Patrick's Day with these Rainbow Chocolate Chip Cookies?!? Who's with me?!? I love these because they … [Read more...]

Guacamole with Street Corn

February 11, 2023 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 1 Comment

If I started keeping track, I imagine I eat an avocado or guacamole at least 5 times a week. Sometimes I get guacamole at my fave tex-mex restaurant, sometimes I make my own, sometimes I get it on top of a Chipotle salad, sometimes I just scoop it right out of the skin with a little lemon juice and salt. I'm always looking to mix things up and keep the guacamole "fresh" and … [Read more...]

Valentine’s Day Chocolate Dipped Rice Krispie Treats

January 23, 2023 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

Valentine's Day Chocolate Dipped Rice Krispie Treats Level up your Valentine's Day dessert with these chocolate dipped treats! I am always trying to come up with little ways to mix up old favorites, and this recipe is exactly that! If you haven't had chocolate dipped rice krispies yet, you need to try it!   How to Make Chocolate Dipped Heart Rice … [Read more...]

Pesto Chicken Sandwiches

January 9, 2023 by Lauren Drawdy Leave a Comment

Lovely colors and even lovelier flavors in this easy sandwich for dinner idea!  How to Make Pesto Chicken Sandwiches Below is a photo tutorial of how to make these Pesto Chicken Sandwiches!  Cut the chicken into thin cutlets. Season and saute in olive oil until cooked through. Gather your ingredients and prep to assemble the … [Read more...]

15 Scrumptious Ways to Transform Thanksgiving Leftovers

November 19, 2022 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 2 Comments

15 Ways to Transform Thanksgiving Leftovers | 5DollarDinners.com

Transform your Thanksgiving Leftovers with these easy ideas! Say goodbye to boring leftovers, and stop worrying about wasting food. These recipes for Thanksgiving leftovers are game changers and the whole family will love them! It's pretty much tradition to enjoy a break from the kitchen after Thanksgiving due to the large amount of leftovers that can be thrown at … [Read more...]

Non-Turkey Thanksgiving Recipes

October 30, 2022 by Lauren Drawdy Leave a Comment

thanksgiving recipes no turkey

Looking for Non-Turkey Thanksgiving recipes?! If turkey isn't really your thing, or maybe you just want to mix it up a bit - try these scrumptious recipes instead!     I know this may be the unpopular opinion, but turkey really isn't all that delightful for me. I'd rather have a roast or a delicious chicken dish!  I just don't look forward to it … [Read more...]

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