Instant Pot Pastas are my new MOST FAVORITE THING IN THE WHOLE WORLD. For now, anyways. Because my other favorite thing in the whole wide world is the Multi-Cooker. I'm beginning to think I have a small kitchen appliance problem. But it's really a "I just need these adorable devices to take care of dinner for me" problem. And they both do an amazing job at that. And … [Read more...]
Asian Beef Lettuce Wraps
Crunch-munch-YUM! We're doing fakeout-takeout at home today! This simple ground beef, cooked in a delicious hoisin-based sauce...with some crunchy veggies...all wrapped up in some large iceburg or Bibb lettuce ---> fabulous and simple weeknight skillet dinner! Did my boys eat this in lettuce wrap? No. They ate this in tortillas and Steve and I enjoyed the lettuce … [Read more...]
Freezer Meal Planning Success Guide – It’s FREE!
Curious about freezer cooking? Not quite sure where to start? Tired of "Pinterest Fails"?? Good news!! I've pulled together all my best tips and tricks, and compiled them into a freezer cooking and freezer meal planning success guide! The best part is, it's free and it includes a sample freezer meal plan from MyFreezEasy! AND, I will mail it to you! Want to learn … [Read more...]
Creamy Tortellini Soup
Oh, how I wish I had more of this in my freezer! This soup is DIVINE. It's flavors are magical, as they spend the day melting and marrying together in the slow cooker. The marinara, the fresh basil, the chicken stock. And then the tortellini and the cream. D-I-V-I-N-E. This is the perfect kind of soup to make to help push us through to spring! It's ALMOST … [Read more...]
Dump Dinners Challenge – How Fast Can You Prep 6 Freezer Meals?
You up for some fun in the kitchen?? Like racing kind of fun?! With 4 boys in my house, E.V.E.R.Y.T.H.I.N.G is a competition. Like, seriously everything. And I'm a bit competitive myself and love a good challenge. In fact, that's how $5 Dinners all started...a challenge to myself to spend $5 or less for a meal for our family. And that's still my challenge to myself, … [Read more...]
Multi-Cooker Taco Soup Recipe
Multi-Cooker Taco Soup Recipe EASY Taco soup, using the saute then slow cooker mode on your multi-cooker appliance. 1 lb. ground beef15 oz can black beans, drained and rinsed15 oz can diced tomatoes, undrained15 oz can corn2 Tbsp chili powder1 tsp ground cumin1 tsp garlic powder1 tsp onion powder2-3 cups chicken brothSalt and pepper to tasteOptional garnishes: … [Read more...]
Ritzy Meatloaf
I feel like I've made meatloaf 3,427 ways. Well, maybe not that many...but meatloaf is like chili. There are so many different ways you can make it and it always turns out delicious! You've got to have the right mix of meat and egg, plus something to absorb the juices, plus the right mix of seasonings. In this recipe, it's the crushed up Ritz crackers that take of the … [Read more...]
Do you know someone expecting a baby soon? Why not host a “Stork the Freezer Meals Shower”???
Do you know someone that is expecting a baby soon? Want to give them something you can be sure they will use, something that will show them how much you support and care for them? Freezer meals are the perfect gift for new moms! A freezer meal provides nourishment and comfort when a family needs it most. It can provide them with one less thing to worry about as … [Read more...]
Doritos Taco Salad
Pardon me while I drown myself into this salad bowl. ;) There are so many amazing flavors and textures happening in this salad and it made my tummy happy, happy happy! With the crunch from the Doritos, the tang of the dressing and the pop of the taco meat....BOOOOOOM...such a delicious lunch and/or dinner option for you! Get the freezer meal instructions over on … [Read more...]
BBQ Chicken Stuffed Sweet Potatoes
"OMIGOSH, these are amazing. I had no idea I'd love them! I'm in trouble!" This is a note from my friend Kari. We were talking about these and she wasn't sure about the combo, then she tried them and emailed that to me. I share this with you because it might not sound like these 2 should go together - I mean, they aren't peanut butter and jelly, or wine and cheese, or … [Read more...]