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    Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes

    November 20, 2017 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

    Call me lazy, or call me smart. However you look at it, these instant pot mashed potatoes might just save your Thanksgiving!?! Well, maybe not save it...but it will help get one side dish OFF the stovetop and keep from heating up the kitchen more than it already will be. Also, these cook beautifully and make for delicious bowl of mashed taters - skin and … [Read more...]

    Caramelized Onion Gravy for Your Turkey!

    November 6, 2017 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 1 Comment

    Caramelized onions might be my favorite thing to cook. I always hesitate to use the word favorite when I'm talking about food or cooking. But I think I can use it here. Because caramelized onions are amazing. They taste amazing, they smell amazing while they simmer on the stovetop, and they will level up the turkey (and mashed potatoes) on your Thanksgiving table. I've … [Read more...]

    Rosemary Maple Glazed Turkey Breast

    November 9, 2014 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 7 Comments

    It's that time of year again. When I get to experimenting and figure out the best way to doctor up the turkey this year. I've shared before that I'm not the hugest fan of turkey. I don't mind it. But I don't really like it. (Until now!) It's just so bland to me. Maybe that's because it sits on a plate with three trillion other amazing flavors coming from the stuffing, … [Read more...]

    Thanksgiving Leftovers Recipe Round-Up

    November 24, 2009 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 10 Comments

    Here are a few leftovers recipes that I shared in a local news segment last year... This year, I thought I'd share some Thanksgiving leftovers recipes from friends around the blogosphere! Thanksgiving Leftover Casserole Thanks Stephanie! Day-After-Thanksgiving Turkey Carcass Soup Thanks Ann! Easy Turkey Pot Pie Thanks Lynn! Turkey and Tortellini Soup Thanks … [Read more...]

    Turkey & Cranberry Encore Salad

    November 23, 2009 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 6 Comments

      Looking for another great way to use up your leftover turkey? Honestly, I wouldn't have thought to do turkey on salad. Not sure why...because I love chicken on salads! And cranberries and walnuts on salad is a sure favorite of mine. So combine them all together, and it's sure to be a winner! I typically think of heavy casseroles and dishes for turkey … [Read more...]

    Almond Pecan Pie

    November 19, 2009 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 14 Comments

    Looking for a new and different twist on your favorite traditional pecan pie??? Tossing in some sliced almonds will give your pie a new flavor and texture! Be on the lookout for sales on pecans, almonds and walnuts around the holidays...grab a few extra bags to carry you in to the new year!!! This is a must. try. pie! How to Make Almond Pecan Pie Preheat oven to … [Read more...]

    Maple Roasted Butternut Squash

    November 19, 2009 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 22 Comments

    I have really enjoyed experimenting with butternut squash recipes this year! This one is a keeper! A fantabulous side dish! How to Make Maple Roasted Butternut Squash Chop off the stem and bottom of the squash. Using a vegetable peeler, peel off remaining skin. Cut the squash in half crosswise just above where it gets larger, or where the seeds live. … [Read more...]

    Thanksgiving – Your Plan Ahead Guide

    November 4, 2009 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 17 Comments

    Thanksgiving is my favorite meal of the whole year.  I love every part of it... the colors of the trees outside the piles of leaves in the street that await the leaf sucker-upper the rock bottom prices in the grocery stores the insane number of coupons that are released during November the fantastic Thanksgiving deals that can be found matching up coupons with sale … [Read more...]

    Thanksgiving Leftovers

    November 28, 2008 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 10 Comments

    This morning I shared a few ideas about using your Thanksgiving Leftovers on the Fox 45 morning show. And here they are for you... Thanksgiving Shepherd's Pie In 9x13 glass baking dish, layer stuffing, then shredded turkey and top with leftover mashed potatoes. Dig a few 1/4 inch holes in the potatoes and pour gravy over the potatoes, and into the holes. Bake at 350 for … [Read more...]

    Our Thanksgiving 2008 Feast

    November 27, 2008 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 5 Comments

    I hope and pray that each of you had a wonderful and healthy Thanksgiving feast! We had a lovely meal, sharing about all the things in our lives that we are thankful for. What a joyful day we have had! I have a new and exciting surprise waiting for you all next week! Be sure to tune in on Monday to learn about the new adventure at $5 Dinners! I will post a few leftover recipe … [Read more...]

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