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The Dinner-Mom

Making dinner easier, healthier and lower in carbs! Get recipes and seasonal ideas straight to your inbox; many are from the Meal Prep Stores we owned. Grab the free low-carb sauces cheat sheet too, with 5 easy sauces to elevate dinner!

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Tex Mex Recipes to Put on Repeat!

Hello Reader, We love Mexican cuisine around here, so we have a lot of recipes to celebrate Cinco de Mayo or Taco Tuesday (or Friday 🥰! I've rounded them up here 👇 Easy Cinco de Mayo Recipes They are so good, you'll want to put these on repeat! I'll be going with burrito pies and a side of the best fresh guacamole (shared over 68,000 times!) It's a tradition at our house. I'd love to know which ones are your favorite! Wishing you health and cheer, Marjory Marjory Pilley Owner, Dinner-Mom...

Chili lime chicken on a white plate.

Hello Reader, Need inspiration for a tasty dinner tonight? With just a few shakes of seasoning and a squeeze of fresh lime juice, chili lime chicken is ready for the oven in 5 minutes flat. Get the recipe here👇 Chili Lime Chicken Thank you for pinning, commenting and sharing! Wishing you health and cheer, Marjory Marjory Pilley Owner, Dinner-Mom Making dinner easy, healthy, and FUN! Read our mission

Coleslaw with vinegar dressing in brown bowl.

Hello Reader, Who's ready for picnics and backyard BBQ's? It's still a little early, but it's not too soon to try this easy coleslaw recipe with a sweet and tangy vinegar dressing. It's fresh and light and makes a healthy, low-carb side for any dinner. Get the recipe here👇 Coleslaw with Vinegar Dressing It only takes a few minutes to make. But it gets better when it sits and the flavors have a chance to blend. It's delicious with this pulled pork with blackberry barbecue sauce. Thank you for...

Mediterranean chicken on a red plate with a fork.

Hello Reader, Happy Earth Day! Today feels like the perfect excuse to load up your dinner with as many vegetables as possible, and Mediterranean baked chicken is made for it. Just add whatever looks good right now, like asparagus, tomatoes, and even zucchini, and let the oven bring it all together. Get the recipe here👇 Mediterranean Chicken Bake Thank you for pinning, commenting and sharing! Wishing you health and cheer, Marjory Marjory Pilley Owner, Dinner-Mom Making dinner easy, healthy,...

Sweet red wine vinegar dressing being poured over a salad.

Hello Reader, This sweet red wine vinaigrette is one of those little things that makes a big difference. It comes together in minutes and turns a basic bowl of greens into something special. My favorite combo is a spring mix, shredded Colby Jack cheese, sliced strawberries, and toasted walnuts. It's a side salad or add blackened chicken for a full meal. Get the recipe here👇 Red Wine Vinegar Dressing Thank you for pinning, commenting and sharing! Wishing you health and cheer, Marjory Marjory...

Guacamole chicken on a plate.

Hello Reader, I'm dropping in with a few easy ideas that will elevate your meals this weekend! These dishes bring that “restaurant at home” feel without the work. They're low-carb with plenty of flavor. Easy Stuffed Mushrooms Simple recipe using cream cheese and frozen spinach. Get the recipe Seared Scallops & Spinach Ready in under 30 minutes. Get the recipe Guacamole Chicken Easy low-carb way to enjoy guacamole! Get the recipe 1905 Salad Chef salad, just like the Columbia restaurant...

Chicken marbella on a plate.

Hello Reader, Looking for a dinner that's easy enough for a weeknight and fancy enough for date night? Customers at our meal assembly stores loved Chicken Marbella and my family does too! Get the recipe here👇 Chicken Marbella Thank you for pinning, commenting and sharing! Wishing you health and cheer, Marjory Marjory Pilley Owner, Dinner-Mom Making dinner easy, healthy, and FUN! Read our mission

Baked salmon cakes on a green plate.

Hello Reader, You don't need a grocery run to get a great dinner on the table tonight! These recipes rely on the canned and shelf-stable staples most of us already have tucked away, and they all come together fast. Salmon Cakes Canned salmon, a handful of pantry ingredients, and 30 minutes are all you need. Get the recipe Tuna Melts Canned tuna gets a serious upgrade with cream cheese, and fresh tomato. Get the recipe Shrimp Tortilla Soup Canned black beans, hominy, corn, and tomatoes do the...

Baked pesto chicken on a red plate.

Hello Reader, Weekends should be for relaxing, not hovering over the stove! These are my favorite dinners to make when I want something spectacular on the table with almost zero effort. They are all high-protein and low-carb! Slow Cooker French Dip Toss beef and onion in the crock-pot in the morning, and by dinner, you have fork-tender beef! Get the recipe Bourbon Salmon A make-ahead favorite straight from our meal assembly store. Marinate it overnight and bake or grill. It rivals anything...

Chicken cakes stacked on a plate with a dollop of cilantro garlic mayo.

Hello Reader, Grabbing a rotisserie chicken from the grocery store is one of the best survival tactics for a busy week. But by day two, plain chicken can start to feel a little uninspiring. These are my go-to recipes for turning yesterday’s chicken into tonight’s dinner magic. Chicken Cakes Pan-fried and topped with cilantro garlic mayo. Get the recipe Chicken Enchilada Pie Use low-carb tortillas! Get the recipe Napa Cabbage Salad With a sesame dressing. Get the recipe Thank you so much for...