Kid friendly recipes with 500 or fewer calories costing less than $1.5 per serving

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Ground Beef Soup

Ground Beef Soup

Simple. Healthy. Hearty. Delicious. What more can one ask for? *** Variations **** Try using ground turkey, ground chicken, or even crumbled…

Wendi Taylor
Jan 2013
Professional 		5 votes
2 reviews
1 comment
9650 views
Apple Crisp with Maple

Apple Crisp with Maple

This is an easy dessert and a great combination of flavors. The butter, brown sugar and rolled oats make a great crunchy top!

Nancy Miyasaki
Nov 2009
Intermediate 		7 votes
3 reviews
9589 views
Crunchy Brussels sprouts

Crunchy Brussels sprouts

Aromatic and healthy side-dish

Easy Cook - Laka kuharica
Feb 2013
Intermediate 		2 votes
17683 views
Slow Cooker Cranberry Pork Roast

Slow Cooker Cranberry Pork Roast

I was craving cranberries. So I pulled out this recipe I had for a little while and made it for dinner…

Robyn Savoie
Nov 2013
Advanced 		1 vote
22999 views
Crock Pot Corn Pudding

Crock Pot Corn Pudding

This is a Southern favorite that is a great side dish for tailgating, a BBQ, holiday dinner or pot luck. If you’ve never had corn pudding, give it…

Carolinaheartstrings
Oct 2012
Intermediate 		1 vote
10754 views
Million Dollar Cake

Million Dollar Cake

This is a light and refreshing summery cake. Makes use of mandarin oranges which is a deviation from many cake recipes.

Now We're Cooking!
May 2010
Intermediate 		2 votes
8837 views
Chicken Tamale Casserole

Chicken Tamale Casserole

A great family friendly recipe that is quick and easy, not to mention tasty! You could take out the chicken and it would still be great.

Michele Grason
Jul 2010
Intermediate 		5 votes
3 reviews
2 comments
7573 views
Brett & Bart's favorite spaghetti

Brett & Bart's favorite spaghetti

This is an old Italian recipe that I've been cooking for 30 years, and my boys and husband all love it. I got…

jeanne templeman
Nov 2008
Intermediate 		8 votes
5 reviews
15221 views
Potato Sandwich Buns

Potato Sandwich Buns

Soft and fluffy buns for burgers, hot dogs, and other sandwiches.

myra byanka
Oct 2012
Professional 		4 votes
1 review
3 comments
10117 views
Oven Fried Chicken Thighs

Oven Fried Chicken Thighs

This is a healthier alternative to fried chicken. Flavorful, crispy and crunchy- this is a perfect family dinner!

Catherine Pappas
Oct 2013
Intermediate 		2 votes
2 comments
7335 views
Banana Apple Loaf

Banana Apple Loaf

Catherine Pappas
Mar 2014
Intermediate 		1 vote
4997 views
Apple Custard Pie with Oatmeal Crust

Apple Custard Pie with Oatmeal Crust

Adapted from: Vegetarian Times Magazine. This is a simple and delicious dessert. Enjoy and Have Love in…

Catherine Pappas
Feb 2010
Intermediate 		7 votes
5 reviews
2 comments
9929 views
Polly's Crackers

Polly's Crackers

I found this recipe in a "Handed Down" recipe book my mom gave me... This is a very simple snack to make for your family or to take along anywhere!…

Heather Smith
Jul 2010
Intermediate 		2 votes
1 review
8217 views
Grilled Asian Pork Loin

Grilled Asian Pork Loin

We had a BBQ party today and served pork loin with two different types of marinade. This one was universally loved. It has a wonderful sweet and…

John Spottiswood
Jul 2011
Advanced 		8 votes
3 reviews
4 comments
18379 views
Pumpkin Dump Cake

Pumpkin Dump Cake

November finds us at Carolina HeartStrings putting a twist on old favorite Thanksgiving dishes and nothing says “old favorite” like pumpkin pie!…

Carolinaheartstrings
Nov 2012
Intermediate 		6 votes
3 reviews
1 comment
12709 views
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