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I'm Erin Chase. I'm on a mission to help you spend less on groceries! To make dinner for my family every night for $5 or less! My mission is to prepare healthy meals using natural and wholesome ingredients!
$5 Dinners Blog
3d ago
Introducing Erin Chase’s latest cookbook about feeding teenagers on a budget, plus the companion mini-cookbook that will teach your teens how to cook scrumptious recipes with “Shorts” videos!
The idea for this cookbook came to me about 15 years ago…in a booth at a lunch in NYC with my cookbook editor.
And the time to share it with you is now…
So, yes…this is literally 15 years in the making!
About Feeding Teenage Boys on a Budget
In this one-of-a-kind cookbook, Erin has pulled together all of the her boys’ favorite recipes and more to help you save as much as possible, while endu ..read more
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5d ago
Learn How Different Meat Prices at Different Stores Work So You Can Determine When & Where to Get the Best Deals
Feeling the pinch at the grocery store lately, especially when it comes to meat prices? I got you!
Join me on this eye-opening expedition, as we travel around town looking at meat prices at various grocery stores. Together, we will unravel the mysteries behind meat pricing and learn how to find the best prices at your local stores.
From deciphering the complexities of regular prices to snagging unbeatable sales and exploring the options and prices at warehouse stores, we wi ..read more
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2w ago
Spot a great sale price or bulk price option on ground beef? Watch as Erin creates over 10 meals with just two bulk ground beef packages!
VIDEO: How to Get 10+ Freezer Meals from 2 Bulk Ground Beef Packages
GADGETS: Order The Featured Gadgets Below RECIPE: Freezer Friendly Ranch Meatloaf
Print Ranch Meatloaf
Make ahead and freezer friendly meatloaf with a Ranch flavor and twist!
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Keyword bacon-ranch meatloaf, freezer friendly meatloaf, meatloaf recipe
Prep Time 10 minutes minutes
Cook Time 1 hour hour
Servings 16 servings
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2w ago
This Scrumptious Pan-Seared Chicken with Creamy Boursin Sauce Will Be Your New Favorite Weeknight Dinner
View more free cooking lessons in Erin’s Learn to Cook on a Budget video series!
RECIPE: Pan-Seared Chicken with Creamy Boursin Sauce
Print Skillet Boursin Chicken
Balanced yet indulgent, this easy dish is the perfect combo of comfort and sophistication, making it perfect for any weeknight feast.
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Keyword best skillet chicken recipe, boursin chicken, skillet chicken
Prep Time 10 minutes minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes minutes
Servings 4 servings ..read more
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1M ago
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1M ago
Must-Try Melty Mashup Recipes for the Ultimate Food Experience!
Melty Mashups allow you to indulge in the mouthwatering delight of combining two beloved treats into one irresistible fusion. From “burger quesadillas” to “pizza pot pies,” this trend ensures a double dose of ooey-gooey goodness that simply melts in your mouth.
It’s like extreme comfort food!
Melty Mashup Recipes
Buffalo Chicken Blue Cheese Enchiladas Get the Recipe!
Macaroni & Cheeseburger Soup Get the Recipe!
Sloppy Joe Mac n Cheese Get the Recipe!
Pizzadillas Get the Recipe!
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2M ago
You will love the ease and convenience of these “Dump and Bake” recipes for scrumptious and hearty casseroles!
Dump & Bake Recipe Roundup
Dump & Bake Meatball Casserole
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Dump & Bake Taco Chicken and Rice
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Dump & Bake Macaroni and Cheese
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Dump & Bake Chicken and Rice
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Greek Chicken Bake
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Thai Chicken Bake
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The post ROUNDUP: Dump and Bake Recipes appeared first on $5 Dinners | Budget Recipes, Meal Plans, Freezer Meals ..read more
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2M ago
This Dump and Bake Meatball Casserole will soon be in your regular dinner rotation because it’s so easy to prep to bake, and so scrumptious!
I’ve got another “dump and bake recipe” for you!
This Dump & Bake Meatball Casserole is a perfect hearty dish for a cozy family dinner on a super busy weeknight.
This no-fuss recipe requires minimal preparation, making it an ideal choice for those seeking both convenience and flavor.
It’s a simple layering of ingredients and you’ll let the oven do all the heavy lifting.
It starts with pre-cooked meatballs. These are likely frozen, so you’ll want to th ..read more
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2M ago
When Chicken and Rice Night collides with TACO TUESDAY you get to enjoy this scrumptious Dump & Bake Taco Chicken!
Love the easy and convenience of dump and bake chicken and rice casserole.
This variation calls for a can of cream of poblano soup, and if you can’t find that at your store, you can swap it for cream of mushroom or cream of chicken soup instead.
Once the chicken and rice are baked, you can add your favorite “taco toppings” like cheese, sour cream, salsa, pico de gallo, or guacamole!
Enjoy!
Print Dump and Bake Taco Chicken
When Chicken and Rice Night collides wit ..read more
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2M ago
You Will Love this Cheesy Delight: The Ultimate Dump-and-Bake Macaroni and Cheese!
It’s the ultimate comfort AND EFFICIENT food!
This Dump & Bake Macaroni and Cheese recipe is a cheesy masterpiece that’s as easy to make as it is delicious.
This no-boil, no-fuss recipe requires you to simply bake uncooked macaroni with a milk mixture. Once the pasta has cookd, you stir in cream, cream cheese and cheddar cheese to make a rich, creamy sauce in a baking dish.
The oven does all the work with this great recipe. The result is a perfectly baked, gooey, and irresistibly golden macaroni and ch ..read more