Quick and easy kid friendly main dish recipes with 500 or fewer calories costing less than $1.5 per serving

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Barbeque Pulled Pork

Barbeque Pulled Pork

Crock Pot Barbeque Pulled Pork - tangy and delicious! On the lighter side too!

Erin S
Feb 2012
Intermediate
2 votes
3093 views
Tarragon Grilled Chicken Fillets over Salad

Tarragon Grilled Chicken Fillets over Salad

This recipe is adapted from one in Steven Raichlen's BBQ USA, which he in turn borrowed from a restaurant in…

John Spottiswood
Dec 2014
Advanced
2 votes
4562 views
Rosemary-scented lentils and sausage

Rosemary-scented lentils and sausage

Best. lentils. Ever.

Kimberly Lindstrom
Sep 2008
Intermediate
3 votes
8067 views
A Stupendous One Dish Wonder, Moroccan Chicken Stew

A Stupendous One Dish Wonder, Moroccan Chicken Stew

This sweet and savory stew is unbelievably easy to make, soooo delicious and ready in 35 minutes. It’s not only…

Skinny Kitchen with Nancy Fox
Dec 2011
Professional
2 votes
4040 views
Sunday Supper Smothered Pork Chops

Sunday Supper Smothered Pork Chops

Based on a recipe from the old Irondale Cafe in Irondale, Alabama.

myra byanka
Oct 2012
Professional
3 votes
11629 views
Chicken Souvlaki

Chicken Souvlaki

I got this recipe from Sandra Lee on Food Network. It's so good, super easy and comes out delicious!!! It's awesome to make into sandwiches, serve…

Kyra Martin
Jan 2014
Professional
1 vote
3056 views
Zucchini Turkey Burgers

Zucchini Turkey Burgers

When I've made turkey burgers in the past, they've always seemed to turn out dry. The zucchini adds tons of moisture without adding flavor. This is…

Kyra Martin
Feb 2014
Professional
1 vote
2054 views
Vermont Baked Beans

Vermont Baked Beans

These are my favourite baked beans because they remain white when cooked and just sweet enough. I always double the recipe. Freezes well.

Micheline
May 2014
Intermediate
2 votes
8181 views
Easy Gluten Free Baked Chicken Breasts

Easy Gluten Free Baked Chicken Breasts

Ever single time we do a survey on the blog and ask what kinds of new recipes readers would like to see, the #1…

RecipesnFood
Jun 2015
Intermediate
1 vote
7341 views
Crispy Fried Perch Fillets

Crispy Fried Perch Fillets

Perch fillets coated with potato flakes and Pramesan are crispy and delicious.

Easy Cook - Laka kuharica
Dec 2010
Intermediate
2 votes
4808 views
Date Nite/Movie Nite In Deep Dish Pizzas

Date Nite/Movie Nite In Deep Dish Pizzas

These pizzas are just plain awesome!! I made these over the weekend for the kids and grown-ups alike!! There…

Smokinhotchef
May 2012
Advanced
1 vote
3231 views
Ruth's All American Casserole

Ruth's All American Casserole

July’s recipes have an All American theme and what could be more “All American” than meat and potatoes right? My friend at work brought me a…

Carolinaheartstrings
Jul 2012
Intermediate
1 vote
2119 views
Baked Ranch Chicken

Baked Ranch Chicken

Baking lean chicken breasts is an ideal way to serve a low-fat, yet rich in protein meal. However, chicken can get dry in the oven. I have used…

Carolinaheartstrings
Jan 2013
Intermediate
1 vote
5865 views
Toad-In-The-Hole

Toad-In-The-Hole

When I told my British mom that Tammie and I were doing recipes that were related to our heritage this month she eagerly suggested Toad-in-the-Hole.…

Carolinaheartstrings
Mar 2013
Intermediate
1 vote
3470 views
Skinny Baked Vegetarian Egg Rolls with Peanut Sauce

Skinny Baked Vegetarian Egg Rolls with Peanut Sauce

“Meatless Mondays” or any day of the week never tasted so yummy with these skinny vegetarian egg rolls! You…

Skinny Kitchen with Nancy Fox
Mar 2013
Professional
1 vote
6782 views