Quick and easy American dinner party recipes with 500 or fewer calories costing more than $3 per serving

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Marinated Asparagus

Marinated Asparagus

This versatile recipe made with fresh asparagus can be made year around. Serve it cold or warm as side with any meal. My favorite way to serve…

Robyn Savoie
Feb 2014
Advanced
5 votes
13443 views
Flavorful Grilled Shrimp

Flavorful Grilled Shrimp

This is a classic grilled shrimp recipe originally from Craig Clairborne's NYT cookbook, then adapted by Ina Garten, and then finally perfected by…

John Spottiswood
Sep 2012
Advanced
8 votes
9181 views
Spinach Strawberry & Peach Salad

Spinach Strawberry & Peach Salad

Know what you eat: Spinach is an awesome source of vitamin C & iron as well as a powerful antioxidant and…

A2Z Healthy Vegetarian Cuisine
Mar 2010
Intermediate
1 vote
6707 views
Sauteed Pineapple Salad

Sauteed Pineapple Salad

Delicious sauteed pineapple slices with a hint of cinnamon and sugar, served on a bed of fresh green lettuce and sprinkled with grated cheddar…

Wendi Taylor
Nov 2012
Professional
1 vote
4039 views
Citrus Scallops

Citrus Scallops

The bright color of the red bell pepper and oranges, combined with lime juice; give these scallops a refreshing burst of flavor.

Robyn Savoie
Jan 2014
Advanced
1 vote
5721 views
SALMON with TOMATO SALSA

SALMON with TOMATO SALSA

Either salsa is great with Salmon, but we had a killer frost this week. A lot of green tomatoes were picked from the garden, resulting in this…

BearNakedBaker
Nov 2010
Professional
2 votes
3834 views
Shrimp and Spinach Saute' Recipe

Shrimp and Spinach Saute' Recipe

A great wine sauce with shrimp and spinach. Great over pasta, rice, or even a baked potato..

Claudia lamascolo
Apr 2014
Professional
2 votes
3970 views
Grilled Scallops and Papaya Salsa

Grilled Scallops and Papaya Salsa

Great light dinner or lunch. Make sure to have some good crusty bread with it.

Denise Sherin
Aug 2014
Advanced
1 vote
2336 views
Frozen Strawberry Daiquiri Recipe

Frozen Strawberry Daiquiri Recipe

Frozen Strawberry daiquiri recipe combines frozen strawberries with freshly squeezed lime juice. Simple syrup…

Doctor Jo
Aug 2020
Intermediate
1 vote
343 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 Chicken-Melon Salad

Grilled Chicken-Melon Salad

Grilled Chicken-Melon Salad is an easy recipe for your outdoor barbecue and grilling recipe files. It is a Tex-Mex style recipe with chopped chicken…

RecipeKing
Feb 2015
Intermediate
1 vote
1947 views
Grilled Steaks And Tomatoes With Basil Garlic Bread

Grilled Steaks And Tomatoes With Basil Garlic Bread

I am not a steak lover but this steak really made me crazy. Check out it’s recipe to see why it’s so heavenly…

RecipesnFood
Oct 2015
Intermediate
1 vote
3761 views
Zesty Lime Marinated Chicken with Homemade Watermelon Salsa

Zesty Lime Marinated Chicken with Homemade Watermelon Salsa

This recipe is a true gem…Truly fresh and refreshing! First, the chicken is so tender and flavorful.…

Skinny Kitchen with Nancy Fox
Jul 2011
Professional
1 vote
2626 views
Mushroom Cloud

Mushroom Cloud

This savory dish is easy to prepare and will add zing to any main dish.

James Basmajian
Sep 2010
Advanced
1 vote
1284 views