American recipes with 400 or fewer calories

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EZ Drop Sand Tarts

EZ Drop Sand Tarts

Sand Tarts are a traditional Christmas cookie for the PA Dutch. Lots of time was spent rolling out the dough, cutting the shapes, decorating and…

Jann from PA
Dec 2013
Intermediate
1 vote
7335 views
Chicken Piccata Made Easy

Chicken Piccata Made Easy

This is an easy Chicken Piccata recipe that can be made in minutes. Do NOT use margarine. Use only real butter. That is the secret to this…

Stan Jenkins
Dec 2013
Beginner
2 votes
7600 views
Stir Fried Frozen Cauliflower

Stir Fried Frozen Cauliflower

Fresh cauliflower looked so good at the summer's Farmer's Market. I froze several bags, then this winter wondered how to fix it other than boiling…

Julia Ann Souders
Jan 2014
Intermediate
1 vote
5564 views
Raspberry Almond Coffee Cake - A treat for Valentine's Day!

Raspberry Almond Coffee Cake - A treat for Valentine's Day!

Fresh raspberries play a starring role in this appealing coffee cake. Baked in an 8" round pan, it will make 8…

Salad Foodie
Feb 2014
Professional
3 votes
10417 views
Mom's Pickled Beet and Egg Salad

Mom's Pickled Beet and Egg Salad

I've fond memories of my mother's salads but have few written recipes of hers. Relying on memory alone for…

Salad Foodie
Aug 2014
Professional
1 vote
5247 views
Roasted Jalapeno Ranch Dressing

Roasted Jalapeno Ranch Dressing

This is great on salad, shrimp tacos, and as a sandwich spread.

myra byanka
Sep 2014
Professional
2 votes
6047 views
Raspberry Muffins

Raspberry Muffins

My grandchildren love these :)

Sylvia Mease
Sep 2014
Intermediate
1 vote
3847 views
Pumpkin Pineapple Walnut Cake

Pumpkin Pineapple Walnut Cake

Reminiscent of carrot cake, this recipe lends easily to sweetness modification or whole grain flour substitutions to your tastes. The first time…

Salad Foodie
Oct 2014
Professional
1 vote
4737 views
Lemon & Herb Baked Chicken Breasts

Lemon & Herb Baked Chicken Breasts

Makes a lovely, flavorful Sunday meal for a family! We love this served with brown rice, a side vegetable.

"Cheffie Cooks"
Mar 2016
Advanced
2 votes
4562 views
Homemade Ranch Dressing and Dip

Homemade Ranch Dressing and Dip

This delicious dressing and dip (e.g. crudités, chicken wings) takes some prep time, but is so much better than bottled dressing, which has, to me,…

myra byanka
Jul 2016
Professional
2 votes
7174 views
Sweet Pickles In 15 Minutes. Just In Time For The 4th!

Sweet Pickles In 15 Minutes. Just In Time For The 4th!

It's been busy here in Sonoma getting ready for our annual 4th of July barbecue. In planning our menu this…

kathy gori
Jul 2010
Advanced
3 votes
13727 views
Apple Cobblers

Apple Cobblers

Baked apples with a delicious crumb topping.

Beth Roan
Nov 2012
Intermediate
4 votes
6252 views
Pumpkin Oatmeal Cookies

Pumpkin Oatmeal Cookies

Chewy, nutty, spicy and soft - cookies to serve holiday company or take to share at work or meetings. Change ingredients out to your liking - use…

Salad Foodie
Nov 2013
Professional
3 votes
5649 views
Apple Cake

Apple Cake

I love this recipe, loaded with apples, tasty and healthy!

Rose Elliott
Mar 2008
Intermediate
3 votes
9650 views