Kid friendly main dish recipes costing less than $2.0 per serving

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Awesome Pizza Dough This recipe is adapted from one perfected at Greens restaurant in San Francisco. The crust is crunchy on the outside but also chewy. I think it's…	John Spottiswood Feb 2010 Advanced	80 votes 33 reviews 35 comments 57529 views
Thai Basil Chicken Quick and easy and oh, so yummy! So much so, we copied this recipe and gave it to our guests at our wedding!	Nancy Miyasaki Feb 2008 Intermediate	44 votes 24 reviews 6 comments 37373 views
Cumin Chicken The combined flavors of cumin and oregano in this seasoning is just phenomenal with poultry. This recipe is adapted from Allen Susser's New World…	John Spottiswood Apr 2008 Advanced	33 votes 17 reviews 11 comments 30846 views

Locavore Squash & Italian Meatball Stir-Fry There is nothing better than wonderful summer veggies from my local farmer's market. Our small but wonderful…	Sherri Williams Sep 2013 Advanced	17 votes 17 reviews 8 comments 11453 views
Chicken Breasts Stuffed with Artichoke, Lemon, and Goat Cheese I'm often tempted to order stuffed chicken breast when I go to a restaurant because it sounds so good...but I…	Nancy Miyasaki Apr 2010 Intermediate	15 votes 12 reviews 8 comments 6488 views
Rich Sauce with White Eggplant & Herbs Eggplant has nothing to do with eggs - unless you dip and bread them. This sauce is a knockout! We grow…	Amos Miller Sep 2011 Professional	13 votes 5 reviews 10 comments 16536 views
Taco Casserole A Delicious Heart Healthy Taco Casserole Recipe That Family And Friends Will Love. Source:…	1st Place Recipes Feb 2011 Intermediate	14 votes 4 reviews 4 comments 43214 views
Chicken Braised in Coconut Milk For a more kid-friendly, non-spicy version, just do steps 2-4. It’s still super-moist and delicious – and even faster and easier! On really rushed…	Kristin Chen Jul 2008 Intermediate	12 votes 8 reviews 2 comments 30772 views
Spaetzle This is a simple and delicious recipe for Spaetzle. My friend Helmut normally does not add oil to his Spaetzle, but we did last night because it…	John Spottiswood Aug 2011 Advanced	10 votes 6 reviews 6 comments 6558 views
Fabulous Pork Tenderloin I know that's a bold title, but this Pork Tenderloin is truly phenomenal. The sauce has a mix of Thai and Middle Eastern flavors that is harmonious…	John Spottiswood Oct 2008 Advanced	11 votes 7 reviews 2 comments 29924 views
The Very Best Meatloaf This my family's favorite meatloaf recipe, of all time--and has become my most viewed recipe on my blog! What makes this taste so good is a…	Foodiewife Jul 2014 Advanced	9 votes 3 reviews 2 comments 78012 views
Top SF Chronicle Recipe: Pasta with Broccoli and Spicy Sausage Our good friend Linda Hansen saved this top recipe from the SF Chronicle in 2004 and it has become one of her…	John Spottiswood Apr 2011 Advanced	10 votes 8 reviews 1 comment 7837 views
Japanese Teriyaki Chicken Buy a bottle of Teriyaki sauce? NO!! It is amazingly easy to make teriyaki sauce at home. All you need is soy sauce, mirin, and sugar. The key…	manabu masuda Feb 2008 Intermediate	11 votes 5 reviews 2 comments 50948 views
Fantastic Chile-Coriander Chicken This is another amazing recipe that I adapted from the Barbecue Bilble by Steven Raichlen. He got it from a…	John Spottiswood Oct 2010 Advanced	9 votes 5 reviews 3 comments 11613 views
Leg of Lamb with Moroccan Seasonings This was a wonderful leg of lamb that I cooked for a Holiday gathering this year. I took a base recipe for…	John Spottiswood Dec 2010 Advanced	8 votes 4 reviews 5 comments 10312 views