Kid friendly American main dish recipes with 400 or fewer calories

Collard greens Southern-Style

Crispy bacon, sautéed onion, and garlic make a fine pot of silky, tender, and flavorful Southern-Style Collard Greens.

Baked Cube Steak with Mustard~Honey Sauce

Need a quick and delicious supper? Serve with garlic mash potatoes and a vegetable for a wonderful meal.

My Taco Salad

An easy recipe on a hot summer night that doesn't heat up the house.

Guilt-free Chicken Nuggets, Oh Yeah

Most kids love McDonald’s Chicken McNuggets. I’m sure many grown-ups do too. But, they are so unhealthy!…

Brined Chicken Thighs

Corn and Ham Cheese Casserole

This is a hearty casserole that could also be served in smaller portions as a side dish this holiday season. Or use your left over ham from a…

Crock Pot Irish Tribute

I think we all know that cabbage and potatoes are part of the Irish food heritage. But, shrimp, or “prawns” as they are more often called in…

Florida's Shrimp Boil

Great for BBQ's, picnics, any outdoor occasion.

Grown Up Chicken Nuggets

A super easy kid friendly, but healthy grown up way to eat chicken nuggets.

Beef Cutlets Easy

This recipe is very popular in European countries: in Austria it’s called schnitzel, in the US it’s called a cutlet. We cook cutlets with beef and…

Savory Country Style Corned Beef Hash

This recipe is a simple satisfying and quick meal. Canned corn beef is matched with potatoes, onions and green…

Mexican Pizza Pie

We love and I do mean LOVE Mexican food at our house so it did not take me long to come up with this creation. Black beans and green chilies are…

Vegetarian Chili Bake

This is a delicious vegetarian chili; I don’t think you will miss the meat. Enjoy with Love, Catherine xo

Honey Ham & Cucumber Hero Sandwich

Great for a summer party!

Baked Pork Loin Roast with Rosemary Potatoes

Makes a wonderful Sunday Meal for a family. Use leftovers for sandwiches-Yum!