It's a sheet pan supper! I'm making more and more of these in my kitchen, because they are so easy! And because I can sneak into the kitchen and get it going, then go help one (or all) of the boys with homework, or find a lost soccer cleat, or whatever...and then come back and dinner's about ready! Please note with this one, you do have to come back and add the green … [Read more...]
Air Fryer Baby Potatoes
So....I think this might be the first Air Fryer recipe we're sharing on $5 Dinners! I've been "playing" with my Air Fryer in the kitchen and have been using it mostly for non-glamorous things, like... Heating up frozen fish sticks (it only takes 11 minutes, and you don't have to wait for the pre-heat!) Heating up frozen fries or tater tots (same story as the fish … [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...]
Hashbrown Egg Casserole
I love holiday mornings! I love the laziness, I love the laughter and I love the fun. Whether it's Thanksgiving, or Christmas, or Easter, or whatever other holiday, I love to serve a late breakfast/brunch with a delicious egg casserole. I love these specifically because they can be made the day before and they get better with "age." And they are an easy option for holiday … [Read more...]
Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes
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...]
Instant Pot BBQ Meatloaf and Mashed Red Potatoes
One-Pot Instant Pot Meal?! Yes please! Meat and Potatoes Meal?! Yes please! How 'bout both? With your Instant Pot, you can make potatoes and meatloaf at the same time. You tuck the potatoes in the base with some liquid, then create your own meatloaf "pan" with some foil...and cook it all together! I'd serve this with a side salad or a simple veggie, like baby … [Read more...]
Loaded Potato Breakfast Omelet in a Mug
You now have a reason to always have some bacon cooked and ready to crumble ;) I prefer to bake bacon in batches, and yes...I freeze it after it's been baked. (Pat/drain it well and let it cool completely before freezing.) This loaded potato is my favorite - because it's loaded...with flavor and it will hold well you until lunch! Mix it all up, microwave for a few … [Read more...]
Slow Cooker Root Vegetables
Healthy, seasonal, 'fix and forget' kind of side dish...or main dish?!? These root vegetables are so delicious and so filling...so much so that I might consider eating them as a meal by themselves. Or maybe with a side salad?! Either way you partake in them, they are delicious. Before we get to the recipe, I've got some tips for you: Place the sweet potatoes on … [Read more...]
Glazed Sweet Potato Rounds
Holiday Feast Side Dish Alert... I love sweet potato casserole...I really do. Especially when there is a crunchy, nutty topping or layer in the dish. But what I don't always love is the prep-work. If you're hosting the holiday feast, it's a flurry of madness getting everything ready and sometimes you just want simple and easy. THIS. Is simple and easy. Slice the … [Read more...]
Cheesy Potato Casserole
Before we start into this delectable side dish, I need to make the following disclaimer. Calories don't exist on holiday feast day. They just don't. They can't really. ;) I'm teasing...there are ways to be smart about calories at a holiday feast...but I like to pretend they don't count or exist. (hehe) Making this calorie disclaimer is important with … [Read more...]