Main dish recipes with 500 or fewer calories costing less than $2.0 per serving

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Chili Pie This is a Tex-Mex favorite with a chili 'filling' that gets smothered in cheese then topped with cornbread batter 'crust' and baked in the oven for…	Reeni Mar 2010 Intermediate	6 votes 4 reviews 15802 views
Fast Hamburger Pie - Nuwave Oven/Flavorwave This is a nice & easy meal on a busy night. Tastes like you slaved over it much longer 38 minutes ;)	Wendy Jarvis Jan 2010 Intermediate	6 votes 14226 views
Mini Paprika Chicken Pies Perfect to make in single serving portions, this is a simple pie that is quick to make from store cupboard ingredients.	Hungry Jenny Mar 2010 Intermediate	6 votes 3 reviews 1 comment 4091 views

Grilled Flanken Style Korean Short Ribs (Galbi or Kalbi) I adapted this recipe from one in Bon Appetit and another from Chef John (foodwishes.blogspot.com). Chef John…	John Spottiswood Feb 2013 Advanced	5 votes 3 reviews 2 comments 11453 views
Asian-Style Grilled Black Bass This fish is simply delicious. The flesh is like butter and the flavor is from heaven. I know that sounds extreme, but it's true. I was in Costco…	John Spottiswood May 2013 Advanced	5 votes 3 reviews 1 comment 8707 views
Chicken Tamale Casserole A great family friendly recipe that is quick and easy, not to mention tasty! You could take out the chicken and it would still be great.	Michele Grason Jul 2010 Intermediate	5 votes 3 reviews 2 comments 7573 views
Green Chicken Chili This isn't your thick beans and meat sort of chili, but it is absolutely delicious. Think a cross between a soup and a traditional chili. It's…	Nancy Miyasaki Sep 2008 Intermediate	5 votes 3 reviews 11741 views
Grilled Whole Salmon Indonesian Style This is an excellent and flavorful way to cook fish that I adapted from the Barbecue Bible. I had a large,…	John Spottiswood Sep 2009 Advanced	5 votes 3 reviews 9187 views
Texas Tuff Chili Alright then, are you ready for the best chili you’ll ever eat? That’s right, I said it, the BEST. Okay, I know I’ve never experienced all the chili…	Curt Despres Sep 2011 Intermediate	5 votes 1 review 5 comments 3440 views
Shrimp and Tofu with Black Bean Sauce We're on a mission to create the ultimate black bean sauce. This recipe is getting pretty close I think. I…	John Spottiswood Jan 2011 Advanced	5 votes 1 review 3 comments 5765 views
Mediterranean Filet of Sole Dover Sole was on sale at the local supermarket, and I felt inspired to try an recreate some of the simple, delicious flat fish dishes while…	John Spottiswood Apr 2009 Advanced	4 votes 3 reviews 3 comments 40160 views
Kheemah Kheemah Kheehah Chamelion Ok, I'm sure I'm dating myself with that one. I remember when I was dancing around with one earring and big…	kathy gori Mar 2010 Advanced	4 votes 3 reviews 1 comment 4766 views
Steam Tofu With Fish Very simple and yet delicious dish.Goes very well with steam white rice.	Cindy Sep 2011 Intermediate	4 votes 2 reviews 5 comments 20762 views
Italian Baked Chicken Breasts Tender and juicy, this chicken is lightly breaded on outside, moist on the inside... and delicious!	Mary Shaldibina Nov 2009 Intermediate	4 votes 7087 views
Ginger Prawns highlights what marinating can do for flavors One of the wonderful things that we can do in the kitchen that always enhances the flavors of various foods is…	Nick Roche Feb 2010 Advanced	4 votes 2 reviews 4282 views