I'm not sure that I'll ever make Chicken Parmesan the "real way" again! ;) We loved this easiest-ever version so much - it's all the same amazing flavors, with a fraction of the fuss in putting it together. This one will soon be on your regular meal rotation, just I know it! Enjoy! Slow Cooker Shredded Chicken Parmesan This is the best and easy … [Read more...]
NEW! Real Food Freezer Meals Cookbook
Healthy make-ahead freezer meals have always been the most convenient and affordable weeknight dinner option for busy families. With Real Food Freezer Meals, dinner is now healthier, more hands-off and totally hassle-free. The practicality and simplicity of make ahead freezer meals is undeniable. They are cheaper than fast food, faster than sitting in the drive thru, and … [Read more...]
Best of 2018: New MyFreezEasy Recipes
The Best MyFreezEasy Recipes from 2018 This list was tough to come up with...because there were so many delicious (and ridiculously easy to prepare for the freezer and dinner table) recipes that were added to MyFreezEasy apps this year. What is MyFreezEasy? I post a select few of these recipes here on the $5 Dinners blog throughout the year, but they are all on the … [Read more...]
Beef and Mushroom Ragu
Our family went goo-goo-gaa-gaa over this delicious beef and mushroom laced Ragu sauce! I'm not sure which is the best part - the fact that everyone loved it. Or the fact that it practically cooked itself in the slow cooker all day. This is an easy "Dump Dinner" - where you're just dropping and dumping ingredients into the slow cooker and letting it take care of the rest. (I … [Read more...]
Holiday Roast Roundup
BUDGET FRIENDLY IDEAS FOR HOLIDAY ROASTS! We can expect to see different cuts of beef roasts on sale as we approach the Christmas holiday week. It's a great time to get stock up on meat and add some marinades, sauces, veggies into a freezer meal pack! (See MyFreezEasy for complete details!) Here are some simple, delicious and frugal ideas for Beef Roast meals (for Christmas … [Read more...]
Sheet Pan Shrimp Fajitas
So delicious...and fool-proof cooking them in the oven on a sheet pan! Enjoy! Sheet Pan Shrimp Fajitas So nice to toss these into the oven for an easy dinner! 1 lb. peeled, deveined shrimp2 small white onions1 green bell pepper1 red bell pepper2 limes1 Tbsp ground cumin1 tsp garlic powderSalt and pepperGarnish: sour cream and guacamoleSide: flour … [Read more...]
Chicken Pad Thai
TBH - I wasn't sure about this one...specifically, the boys liking this one. They tend to enjoy curries and other "exotic" flavors, so it wasn't the flavors and taste that had me. It was the rice noodles. I wasn't sure how the rice noodles are going to go over. I kept telling myself...they're pretty close to spaghetti, so...should be fine. But, what if... What if … [Read more...]
Slow Cooker Italian Pork & Sweet Potatoes
Slow Cooker Italian Pork & Sweet Potatoes A delightful slow cooker pork roast with sweet potatoes - served with some dinner rolls or other favorite side. 2 lb. pork roast (bone-in or boneless, or pork tenderloin)Salt and pepper1 cup apple juice3 Tbsp minced onion1 Tbsp Italian seasoning4 large sweet potatoesSide: dinner rolls Peel and quarter the sweet … [Read more...]
Slow Cooker Italian Tortellini
Ohhh. My. Word. Friend...I personally don't eat a ton of pasta. I prefer a lower-carb diet in general. But I will devour a bowl of tortellini (on occasion.) This tortellini is especially fabulous, not only for it's depth of flavor, but also because it cooks in the slow cooker. BUT PLEASE NOTE. This isn't the kind of meal you can put into the slow cooker in the … [Read more...]
Slow Cooker Tuscan Chicken Alfredo
It's time to level up your next pasta night!!! This chicken and Alfredo sauce is FABULOUS. And...SO EASY cooking in the slow cooker! Enjoy! Slow Cooker Tuscan Chicken Alfredo It's time to level up your next pasta night!!!This chicken and Alfredo sauce is FABULOUS. And...SO EASY cooking in the slow cooker! 1 Tbsp olive oil4 boneless, skinless … [Read more...]