American summer bake main dish recipes with 500 or fewer calories

Savory Meatloaf with Zucchini

In planning a birthday dinner for a mutual friend, a fellow-foodie and I devised this juicy meatloaf with prominent herb flavors. We started with 3…

Sauerkraut and Sausage Casserole

I found this in the Lititz Church of the Brethren Cookbook credited to Helen Forry. I love sauerkraut and this…

Sausage and Pinto Bean Cornbread Casserole

This is a recipe my father and I created, which was inspired by Southern Living's Chicken and Black Bean…

Award Winning Baby Back Ribs

Recipe Source: http://www.recipekitchen.net/recipe/baby-back-ribs Baby Back Ribs Recipe - If You Don't Have A Grill Or Smoker, This Is A Great…

Skinny Party Turkey Meatloaf

I call this party meatloaf because it’s fancy enough to serve for company but you really don’t have to wait for company to make this yummy meatloaf.…

Amazing Zucchini Pie

I came by this recipe from the Parents Action for Children web site, and as the name suggests, it is indeed “amazing.” Rather like a brunch quiche,…

Herb Salmon

A light and tasty salmon that my mama made for me growing up... mmm!

Salmon Shells in Lemon Sauce

Large pasta shells are stuffed with a salmon patty mixture and topped with a creamy lemon sauce and shredded cheddar cheese. Canned pink salmon…

Apricot-Pesto Chicken

If you have a container of pesto in your refrigerator that you like, use it instead of the basil leaves, dried apricots, pecans, parmesan cheese,…

Chunky Vegetable Lasagna (made with zucchine "pasta")

A variation on vegetarian lasagna using strips of a large zucchini (or butterstick squash) in place of…

Reba Herzfeld's Never-Fail Brisket

Garden Salmon Loaf

Cheesy n' Crispy Shepard's Casserole

This recipe is a homage to the classic Shepard's Pie. A shower of cheddar cheese compliments the crisp…

Breakfast, Brunch, and Dinner on Pumpernickel w/ Roasted Red Peppers

In the business that is keeping our families excited for meal time and…

Date Nite/Movie Nite In Deep Dish Pizzas

These pizzas are just plain awesome!! I made these over the weekend for the kids and grown-ups alike!! There…