Kid friendly American recipes costing less than $2.5 per serving added by professional chefs

Jackfruit Macaroons

Granny Smith's Apple Pandowdy

Makes your eyes bug out & your stomach say "Howdy!" Fusion can be confusin', so let's get back to an ol' timey American dessert, not found on menus…

Chuckwagon Cornbread

Bake this recipe in a baking pan or skillet. Add a bit more sugar, if you have a sweet tooth. If presentation isn't important, I usually pour the…

Fabulous 3 Cherry Pie

Most folks don't have the luxury of owning a personal cherry orchard, so I modified this recipe using ingredients available at most stores.…

Zucchini Chocolate Cake - Solar Baked! with conventional oven option

One of my absolute favorites and most requested cake recipes is this yummy…

Buttermilk Biscuits

Breakfast is better with biscuits, especially these.

Fudge Pie

Easy, yummy rich pie. Use a store-bought pie shell or see links below. Top with ice cream or Redi-Whip.

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,…

Skinny Matzo Ball Soup for Passover or Anytime

I bet you never thought matzo ball soup could be made skinny! The soup itself is usually low in calories and…

Spinach Casserole

Delicious side dish combining chopped spinach with a Parmesan cheese sauce.

Homemade Cranberry Sauce

Cranberry sauce adds a splash of vibrant ruby color to your meal. It’s that hint of bright flavor that makes everything else on the plate taste…

Zucchini Oatmeal Cookies

If you like a semi-soft, moist yet chewy cookie Zucchini Oatmeal Cookies should appeal to you. Overtime I have tried different zucchini cookie…

Skinny, Mini Reuben Appetizers

Here’s a classic deli sandwich turned into a bite-sized appetizer. I love serving these whenever I’m having company over or even as a fun lunch.…

Applesauce Banana Bread with Chocolate Chips

Great recipe for banana and chocolate lovers.

Green Beans, New Potatoes and Bacon

A delicious side to serve with meat, or as a main luncheon dish with salad. Honestly I could almost eat a…