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    August 29, 2020 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 1 Comment

    I thought it would be fun to share what photos and videos are trending on our Instagram profiles once a month! These are your current favorites.  Are you following all of our accounts? Check out $5 Dinners, Instant Pot Dinners, FreezEasy, Make Ahead Freezer Meals, Vonnie App, Intentional Bites Planner,Erin Chase and WhisKidCooks IG Accounts. We would LOVE to feature … [Read more...]

    How to Make Brown Rice in the Instant Pot

    March 27, 2019 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

    Learn to Cook PERFECT Brown Rice in the Instant Pot Brown rice can be a bear to cook on the stovetop. It doesn't always cook evenly, it takes a full hour, and it sometimes leaves a "crusted" layer on the bottom of the pot. Well - you don't have to worry about any of those things anymore. Enter "Instant Pot Brown Rice." It cooks and fluffs perfectly - in a fraction of … [Read more...]

    Slow Cooker & Instant Pot Chicken Vindaloo

    January 4, 2019 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 1 Comment

    This fantastic Vindaloo sauce will take your dinner to the next level, and tempt your taste buds at the same time! The chicken and simple homemade sauce combo is phenomenal and can be served with rice, cauliflower rice, veggies, or salad...or whatever you prefer! Enjoy! Slow Cooker & Instant Pot Chicken Vindaloo 4 small boneless chicken breasts1 … [Read more...]

    Summer Instant Pot Recipes

    May 25, 2018 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

    The Instant is my go-to in the summer for two reasons. First, it doesn’t add much heat my kitchen – like a stovetop or oven meal would. Second, we are often spending the afternoon at the pool…mainly for the boys to burn off energy and me to take a breather (Yes, the water is super refreshing to me, even while tracking 4 busy boys!) While I’ll treat us all to a dinner at the … [Read more...]

    Instant Pot Steak Gyros

    May 18, 2018 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

    Oh my heavens....the Instant Pot just works wonders on so many different types of meals....including this one. The beef strips are perfectly tenderized and cooked in the Instant Pot, and you end up with the this lemon-garlic infused beef that melts into the gyro and into your mouth! The acidity from the lemon and vinegar soften the beef, plus the pressure-heat of the IP … [Read more...]

    Instant Pot or Slow Cooker Crack Chicken {Keto Option}

    May 11, 2018 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 1 Comment

    There's a reason they call this crack chicken. Because you can't stop eating it. The reason it's so irresistible - ranch, bacon, cheese with the chicken ---> SUPER-DEEEEEELICIOUS! Turns out - the flavor combination in this recipe has been declared the dinner version of "crack" - just like there is Christmas crack (saltines, caramel, chocolate) - also known as Saltine … [Read more...]

    Instant Pot Mushroom Pot Roast

    May 4, 2018 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

    So....we're getting a little "budget gourmet" with these flavors here! This is a FABULOUS "weeknight supper" - a SCRUMPTIOUS "company's coming" - a DELECTABLE "I need to impress my mother-in-law" kind of meal. It's rich, it's packed with lovely complementary flavors. And it's super cheap to make! Use an inexpensive cut of beef - like a chuck roast. If you need to skip … [Read more...]

    Instant Pot Santa Fe Chicken

    April 13, 2018 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

    Holy-Chicken-Taco-Filling-Batman! Whoooooo-Wheeeeee! This shredded chicken and sauce is FAB-U-LOUS. And needs to becoming a regular part of your rotation! It's simple when added to tortillas to make soft tacos, but would be fabulous in enchiladas, crunchy tacos, tostada shells, over rice, or just by itself! Yum-i-licious and I hope you enjoy it as much as we did! … [Read more...]

    Instant Pot Tuscan Ham and Bean Soup

    April 6, 2018 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

    This soup is so light and refreshing. It really is. You can tell just by looking at it, can't you?! A ham and bean soup with just the right amount of veggies. Bonus points if you use leftover ham. Triple bonus points if you used ham that you bought on sale before Easter to make more meals with - like this one! Toss it all together into the Instant Pot, set it for a few … [Read more...]

    Instant Pot Chicken Marsala

    March 23, 2018 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 1 Comment

    I've said it before and I'll say it again... I love the way that the Instant Pot infuses flavor into sauces and meals like this one!  This marsala-mushroom sauce is lovely and it's so simple to cook too. It's perfect with chicken, and over rice or pasta too! If you've never tried a "Saute to Pressure Cook" type of recipe, this would be a great one to start … [Read more...]

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