American recipes with 500 or fewer calories costing more than $3 per serving

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West Indies Salad

West Indies Salad

This is my Mother's best luncheon salad recipe. We spent our summers on the Alabama coast in Gulf Shores. I always loved cooking with my Mom and…

Martha Little
Nov 2011
Advanced
2 votes
3941 views
Teriyaki Chicken

Teriyaki Chicken

Simple, Savory and Sweet chicken dish. Moist tender chicken cooked in a matter of minutes. A perfect meal for a quick night dinner.

Peanut Butter and Peppers
Mar 2012
Intermediate
2 votes
2344 views
Sesame-Crusted Tuna with Wasabi-Ponzu Sauce

Sesame-Crusted Tuna with Wasabi-Ponzu Sauce

This tuna recipe takes on an Asian flair with a coating of sesame seeds and a sauce of wasabi paste, soy sauce…

Ferihan
Jul 2012
Advanced
1 vote
2934 views
Crispy Horseradish Mahi Mahi

Crispy Horseradish Mahi Mahi

This was soooo good. This crust would be great on chicken too. I used whole hashbrowns, but I think I would recommend cutting them into smaller…

Kyra Martin
Feb 2014
Professional
1 vote
4774 views
Easy Gin Fizz Mix

Easy Gin Fizz Mix

Another cocktail drink to try!

ShaleeDP
Aug 2015
Intermediate
1 vote
1308 views
Hearty Chicken and Vegetable Stew

Hearty Chicken and Vegetable Stew

Loaded with fresh veggies, boneless chicken breasts and savory spices, Hearty Chicken and Vegetable Stew is the…

Kyle Dalakas
Oct 2018
Advanced
1 vote
1317 views
Shrimp, Avocado and Grapefruit Salad

Shrimp, Avocado and Grapefruit Salad

Tangy salad for warm summer days

erin de martini
Jul 2008
Beginner
3 votes
8229 views
Orange Shrimp and Crab Stuffed Roasted Butternut Squash

Orange Shrimp and Crab Stuffed Roasted Butternut Squash

This Orange Shrimp and Crab stuffed Roasted Butternut Squash makes an elegant, yet simple, presentation for…

Judy Hickman Armstrong
Nov 2008
Intermediate
72 votes
15672 views
Parmesan Roasted Asparagus

Parmesan Roasted Asparagus

A very simple and delicious asparagus, lightly accented with parmesan.

Karen
Jul 2009
Intermediate
2 votes
2373 views
Grilled Lamb Kebabs

Grilled Lamb Kebabs

These light Moroccan seasonings produce extremely flavorful lamb. They enhance the natural flavor of the lamb without overwhelming it. Whether you…

John Spottiswood
Oct 2009
Advanced
4 votes
5605 views
Oven Dried Cherry Tomatoes

Oven Dried Cherry Tomatoes

A perfect way to use up your cherry tomato explosion. These tomatoes are the perfect topping for a salad or a broiled chicken breast.

Gretchen Wasniewski
Oct 2014
Intermediate
1 vote
1748 views
Chicken soup

Chicken soup

Money-saving recipe using bone-in whole chicken.

Terri Weston
May 2009
Intermediate
1 vote
2954 views
Beefy Mushroom Barley Soup

Beefy Mushroom Barley Soup

Exactly 27 years ago today My brand new husband and 6 month old baby went on a "road trip" to celebrate a honeymoon that hadn't happened yet. We had…

Cindy McNamara
May 2010
Advanced
1 vote
2701 views
Pickled Radishes

Pickled Radishes

Pickled Radishes I put one pound of radishes, minus the tops and tails and cut into quarter inch slices, into a large bowl and tossed them with one…

Carol Egbert
Jul 2010
Intermediate
2 votes
2816 views
Salt Crusted Fish

Salt Crusted Fish

When I saw the article in the May edition of Fine Cooking on Salt Encrusted Fish, I knew I had to try it. After all, I live in South Florida and I’m…

Robyn Medlin
Jun 2011
Intermediate
1 vote
3346 views