American lunch recipes with 400 or fewer calories costing less than $3.0 per serving

New York Red Onion Sauce

If you have ever had a hot dog from a cart in New York City you have probably had some of this red onion sauce slathered on your hot dog. Here is a…

Slow Cooker Pulled Pork Sliders

Pork loin simmered in a slow cooker all day with coca cola, brown sugar, and Worcestershire sauce. Mixed with BBQ sauce, topped with fresh…

Firehouse Hamburger Barbecue

Served at fairs and firehouse gatherings as well as church picnics and community events in Lancaster County, PA. The recipe is from Eva M. Koehler,…

Shrimp Cakes

These are great on a bed of mixed greens (maybe with goat cheese & tomatoes), layered with Fontina cheese & tartar sauce on sliced sourdough, over…

Shrimp & Shell Pasta Salad

A light summer luncheon salad with a yogurt dill dressing. Serve as the main attraction or as a side dish. Substitute light sour cream for the…

Old Fashioned Pastrami

Pastrami ought to be made with a cut of beef that is covered by a fair amount of external fat. One can trim off the excess fat before the beef is…

A Delicious, Skinny, Fiber Rich Tuna Sandwich You’ll Just Love!

Don’t you just love a good tuna sandwich? Such a popular sandwich most of us have enjoyed since we were kids.…

Chicken Salad Lunch

This is a great lunch that I made up while looking for a healthier version of chicken salad with leftover chicken. I made after dinner and packed…

Cranberry Pecan Chicken Salad

Shrimp Cocktail with homemade sauce

Wonderful appetizer or makes a great lunch for two!

Baked Crispy Barbecue Panko Tofu (Vegan-friendly)

Easy, low-fat, delicious, crunchy tofu straight from your oven!

Citrus Chicken Salad

This is a fresh and delicious way to use your left-over chicken. Enjoy with Love, Catherine

Reuben Sandwiches

Easy lowfat, yummy sandwich.

Lemon~Pepper Grilled Fish Sandwiches

Perfect for a weekend lunch! My family loves these.