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    $5 Dinners | Budget Recipes, Meal Plans, Freezer Meals

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    Slow Cooker Mississippi Beef Roast

    April 5, 2021 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 1 Comment

    I'm not sure I've ever had a more flavorful beef roast from the slow cooker. I think it's the combo of the ranch, the deep flavors from the beef broth and the tangy juices from the pepperoncini peppers that slowly seep into the beef, as it cooks all day long. Seriously, this beef roast will knock your socks off! I used homemade Ranch dressing mix in place of the packet … [Read more...]

    5-Ingredient Baked Ravioli

    March 18, 2021 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 2 Comments

    So...baking ravioli. Let's chat about this for a minute. I've seen a number of recipes that call for boiling the ravioli ahead of time and then baking it with the sauce. But I don't have time for that. I really don't...I'd forget that you need to do that...then I'd run out of time. (What I mean by that...is that my boys would end up having to wait an extra 15-20 minutes for … [Read more...]

    Chicken Bake with Ranch & Bacon

    July 31, 2016 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

    Chicken Bake with Ranch and Chicken from 5DollarDinners.com

    I think I could eat this for every meal of the day. Really, I think I could. Because...bacon. And Ranch. On chicken. And CHEESE. Yeah, dinnertime bliss is about to hit your dinner table...just as soon as you make this for your people. If you don't want to do Ranch dressing, then you could use Ranch dressing mix packet - or 2 Tbsp of homemade Ranch dressing. You'll miss … [Read more...]

    Creamy Ranch Pork Chops

    July 30, 2016 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

    My favorite pork chops...all time favorite. For someone who loves food in general, and loves hacking dinner and is always making different types of meals, I find it difficult to say that something is my favorite. Because food is my favorite. But when we get into categories, it's a little easier to say something is my favorite. But it's still hard. And these...they are … [Read more...]

    Ham & Cheese Panini

    July 29, 2016 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

    Ham and Cheese Panini from 5DollarDinners.com

    This is my 5-Ingredient hack on the Monte Cristo sandwich. You'll need a flat-ish bread, like ciabatta or whatever you can find in the bakery. Ham and cheese. And you'll need to panini-fy it - warm it up, smash it together. And then you'll devour each bite that's been dipped into a sweet preserves - like strawberry or raspberry. This is a great and fun way to "jazz up … [Read more...]

    The Ultimate Breakfast Toast ~ Avocado, Egg & Hot Sauce

    July 28, 2016 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

    I <3 this breakfast. <3 <3 <3 Yes...that much. Not only is is crazy delicious, it's super filling...and keeps my tummy happy until 1 or 2 in the afternoon. Then, I'll enjoy a late lunch and skip the afternoon snack before dinner. It's a power packed brekkie...and part of our regular rotation! (Yes, we can even make these for the kids on frantic busy weekday … [Read more...]

    Asian Orange Pineapple Pork Chops

    July 27, 2016 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

    Asian Orange Pineapple Pork Chops Recipe from 5DollarDinners.com

    There's something about pairing pork chops with tangy fruit sauces. Ridiculously delicious! You are going to go bananas over this meal! Seriously, it's phenomenal. We polished our plates and my oldest (the resident pork chop lover) wanted thirds! (Growth spurt + amazing meal = I can see the future and I'm going broke when they're all teenagers!) Also, this … [Read more...]

    Slow Cooker Cherry Cake

    July 26, 2016 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

    This is our family's favorite dessert. As in everyone enjoys it and asks for seconds. I'm now having to make double batches...so there are enough leftovers for the next day! All you need - 3 ingredients - a can of cherry pie filling, a box of cake mix (I prefer white, but yellow works too!) and butter. Yup, that's it... See the recipe for Slow Cooker Cherry Cake … [Read more...]

    Pizza Biscuit Calzones

    July 25, 2016 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

    Biscuit Calzones Recipe from 5DollarDinners.com

    I love getting to spend time with my boys in the kitchen. (Even when they pretend like that are "TapeFace" - America's Got Talent contestant - and only talk to me with their eyes.) But today, it's Cuatro who is helping me with these calzones! He continues to prove himself as a tiny sous chef and I enjoyed watching and helping him get these ready for the oven. Rolling dough … [Read more...]

    White Chicken Chili

    July 24, 2016 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

    Slurping goodness, right here! Adore the rich, deep and delicious flavors that are happening in this white chicken chili. Get this recipe printed, pinned, or whatever it takes to get it onto your dinner table this fall! See the 5-Ingredient recipe for White Chicken Chili here! Pin all of our 31 Days of 5-Ingredient Meals here! Erin’s Personal Recommendations for … [Read more...]

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