American saute recipes costing less than $1.5 per serving

Red beans and rice

I've adapted this recipe from a number that I have used in the past. You can deviate from this and it is still delicious! Normally, I serve this…

Corn Fritters

Creole Style Butter Beans

Butter beans (another name for Lima beans) are super healthy and flavorful. I've been looking for a simple and flavorful way to cook these, and…

Easy Pan Fried Tomatoes

This recipe is incredibly easy and really tasty. We're healthy eaters, so frying tomatoes isn't the first thing that comes to mind. But you have…

Green Beans with Basil and Tomato

This is an attractive and tasty side dish. The butter, basil and tomato adds a nice flavor boost to the green…

Clam Sauce for Spaghetti

This was a favorite growing up. Easy and fast to make. I like this best over Angel Hair pasta. This is not a heavy sauce and is on the healthier…

Shredded Brussel Sprouts

If you've never had shredded brussel sprouts before, you're in for a treat! These are really tasty. They have less of the bitter taste you get…

Swedish Oatmeal Pancakes

I love my wife's traditional swedish pancake recipe. However, I feel much better when I eat a healthy breakfast of oatmeal, so I tried combining…

Swai with Lemon-Basil Pesto

We made this dish with Swai, but it would work equally well with basa, tilapia, catfish, sole, or any other mild and flaky white fish. The pesto is…

Ham & Cabbage Hash

This is a fast dinner-in-a-skillet recipe, and a good way to use up leftover ham or roast beef. Lots of vegetables make the meat go further and keep…

Cauliflower soup

Shrimp, Sausage and White Beans

A quick, easy weeknight meal

Coco's Firecracker Chicken

Sauteed chicken that is a quick, easy, and delicious entree to add to any meal!

Honey-Ginger Glazed Carrots

This is a standard side dish for us when we're serving an asian-inspired meal. It's also great with any grilled meat. The honey brings out the…

Skinny Lemon Glazed Chicken, Sweet and Sassy

This spectacular sweet and spicy lemon glazed chicken will make your taste buds sizzle! Studies show eating…