Kid friendly North american main dish recipes with 600 or more calories costing less than $2.0 per serving

Slow Cooker Beef Chuck Roast (with Carrots & Potatoes)

An easy cooking alternative for a tender beef roast and veggies slow cooked for hours. Its a favorite of ours.

Roasted Spring Chicken

Roasted Spring Chicken

Tuna Noodle Casserole

Canned tuna in water is one of my favorite budget stretchers. Mixed with the ingredients below and topped with cheese this noodle casserole is a…

Creamed chicken over mashed potatoes

This is a simple recipe that makes for great comfort food.

Potluck Cheeseburger Mac

We were invited to a potluck at our community center and asked what we should bring. The resounding vote was: meat! Spending the afternoon with our…

Oven Fried Chicken Thighs with Flour and Cornmeal

spinach ricotta pie

Bacon Cheeseburger Meatloaf

This is one loaf you won't scoff at because it tastes like your favorite burger. Promise!

Cajun Chicken Linguine Alfredo, Skinnyfied

bit spicy, a bit creamy, this decadent pasta brings a classic Chicken Alfredo to a whole new level. It’s…

Mexican Fiesta Risotto

Like a fiesta...for your taste buds

Light Fettuccini Alfredo

Hawaiian Roll Sliders

Another quick and easy lunch option for our lunch "restaurant". These are one of our favorite quick meals. I usually end up just throwing them on…

Tomato Pie

This is a very delicious side dish or main course with a nice side salad and a delicious loaf of bread. Enjoy with Love, Catherine xo