North american recipes with 500 or fewer calories costing less than $2.5 per serving

World Champion Oatmeal Bars

I make a lot of tasty brownies and bars, but few have gotten more raves than these. Of course, I served them to a bunch of SF Giants fans after the…

Creole Rice Pudding

NEVER throw day-old rice away! Next time you have that extra-large Chinese take out and you have some of that white rice left over, you have the…

Avacado Dressing to replace Ranch shared from Be More Fitness

Delicious!

Festive Pasta Salad

This pasta salad is colorful and zesty! Serve warm or at room temperature.

Romaine Salad with Creamy Basil Dressing

The crisp inner leaves of romaine lettuce goes wonderfully with this light and creamy basil-infused dressing.…

Homemade Refried Beans

I'm ashamed to say that though I LOVE refried beans, this is the first time I've ever made them myself. It's just so easy to buy them in a can, or…

Stuffed Mushrooms with Feta & Spinach

I adapted these mushrooms from a bon appetit recipe. They are delicious and always a crowd pleaser. They have…

Three Sisters Soup (Beans, Corn and Squash Soup) with Crock Pot Option

“Three Sisters” refers to the three main crops of Native Americans: beans,…

Apple Custard Pie with Oatmeal Crust

Adapted from: Vegetarian Times Magazine. This is a simple and delicious dessert. Enjoy and Have Love in…

Reese's Peanut Butter Cup Brownie Cupcakes

A decadent brownie cupcake with a Reese's Peanut Butter cup baked inside!

Cracker Barrel's Hash Browns Casserole

Creamy Lentil and Broccoli Soup

This is a creamy, flavorful, and incredibly healthy soup. The next time you're in the mood for split pea soup (also very healthy), try this…

Crab Cakes

Beer Can Chicken

An interesting and fun, yet still delicious way to barbecue a chicken. Have fun with this one!

Kids Favorite Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins

These muffins are really delicious! They are moist and flavorful. Our kids really love them, and I do too.