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

Parsley Potatoes

These fork-tender and flavorful potatoes make an easy yet elegant accompaniment to any main entree

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…

Three Cheese Baked Macaroni & Cheese

This recipe by far is my family's favorite mac 'n cheese. They make a meal out of it with a side salad. True…

Caramel Pudding

The Amish call it caramel pudding but most people call it butterscotch pudding.

Blue Cheese Potato Salad

This is a perfect accompaniment to burgers and sandwiches served at picnics/BBQ's. Best part, it can be prepared ahead.

New England Chunky Herbed Quahog Chowder

Quahog's, also known as "chowder clams" are big hard-shelled clams. If you don't live New England, you use…

Pork and Hominy Chili

Orange Chipotle Vinaigrette

This recipe is adapted from one by Julie Campoy in her book Julienne. I made some changes to it. I added garlic, used more honey and reduced 50%…

Chocolate Tapioca Pudding

Take old-fashioned tapioca pudding to a grand level for a special Valentine dessert - add chocolate! Be patient as you cook the pudding, it can…

Curried lentil and rice salad

A flavourful, curried lentil and rice salad for healthy conscious cooks.

Bow Ties With Bacon And Tomatoes

Bow-tie pasta dresses up this easy skillet side for a special occasion or a weeknight family meal!

My Favorite Everyday Chili

There's nothing like a hearty warm bowl of chili. My son loves chili and loves scooping it with tortilla chips. I know some people serve chili over…

Bean-Sausage Creole Soup

Bean-Sausage Creole Soup is an easy, hearty, spicy, delicious and also a quick 35 minute stovetop recipe. A great spicy soup with corn, red beans,…