You really can't go wrong with cheese and pasta. Those Italians really know how to work these 2 powerful ingredients together! I want to fill you in on a little secret...you don't need to pre-boil tortellinis or ravioli when you bake it like this. You don't. You do need to add some screaming hot water to the dish before you add all the other ingredients. And by screaming … [Read more...]
VIRAL: Beef Ravioli Bake
I think Ravioli Bakes might be my new favorite dinner. I don't know why...they just seem so easy. Well, they are easy. The ravioli doesn't take any pre-cooking. You just add it into the dish, pour the sauce (in this case a beefy-spaghetti sauce) over the top, then pile on as much cheese as your waistline can handle. ;) Then, bake. And you end up with this. Now, there … [Read more...]
COPYCAT: Chick-Fil-A Sandwiches
How to Make Chick-Fil-A Sandwiches at Home + a Price Comparison and Breakdown I love me some Chick-Fil-A. Like a lot. It's definitely our family's #1 fast food spot. But as inflation has dragged on...and alllllll food costs have gone up... I'm looking for any way I can to save money on dinners for my family. This is my latest "hack" - Buy … [Read more...]
The 3 + 3 Packet Beef Roast
My go-to weeknight "one dish dinner"...introducing "3 + 3 Packet Beef Roast"... Slow Cooker 3 + 3 Packet Beef Roast It's beef roast with 3 veggies and 3 packets! 3 lb beef chuck roastSalt and pepper1 small white onion (diced)12 oz bag baby carrots2 lbs bag baby potatoes (or small gold potatoes)1 oz packet ranch dressing mix1 oz packet … [Read more...]
VIDEO: How to Make Oven Baked Fluffy Omelets
How to Make Oven Baked Fluffy Omelets! Omelets can be tricky to master on the stovetop, so why not make the perfect one in the oven. Erin walks you through the process of making the perfectly fluffy oven baked omelet with sausage and veggies. New cooking videos are released weekly, so please Like this Video & Subscribe to the $5 Dinners Channel! Video: How to Make … [Read more...]
Texas Avocado Toast
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...]
VIDEO: How to Make Perfect Scrambled Eggs
Learn the Secret to Making the Best-Ever Scrambled Eggs! Learn how to make perfect scrambled eggs with Erin Chase. She’s cooking up a Poblano Breakfast Scramble and spilling all the secrets for making the best-ever scrambled eggs. New cooking videos are released weekly, so please Like this Video & Subscribe to the $5 Dinners Channel! VIDEO: How to Make Perfect … [Read more...]
St. Patrick’s Day Charcuterie Board
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
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
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...]