Main dish recipes with 500 or fewer calories costing less than $2.5 per serving

Lone Star Pork & Cabbage

We didn't eat a lot of pork in my house growing up. I grew up thinking that beyond ham and bacon, pork was something that Yankees eat. And yes, we…

Risotte with Greens

What I love about this recipe is combining risotto, an Italian rice (rice – yeah a Low Country staple), with greens (yeah a Southern favorite).…

Coriander Lemon Chicken

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stuffed bird chili with kiwi crush

bird chili stuffed with vegetables and served with kiwi crush

Penne with tomato pesto and smoked mozzarella

Cornmeal Waffles with Summer Veggie & Shrimp Topping

Waffles for dinner don't have to be the sweet and syrup drenched variety. This cornmeal waffle is the perfect…

Thai Spiced Cilantro Chicken

This is an easy and quick recipe for boneless chicken breasts. The breasts can be broiled rather than grilled. Any type of hot chili peppers will…

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Chicken Bake Delight

Tender white meat chicken basted with creamy mushroom soup and pepper jack cheese, baked on a bed of rice with vegetables and fresh fruit. Note:…

Chilaquiles Casserole

packed with nutritious beans and vegetables.

Baked Chicken Taquitos

We love love love Mexican food at our house so when Alessa and I decided to feature Mexican food as our theme this month I knew the family would…

Grilled Shrimp Tacos

I cannot get enough of them. I love everything about this dish. Depending on how spicy you like your shrimp you can grill them with no spice, a…

Oven Roasted Peppers and Eggplant

When I was growing up it seemed that everything was simple. My mother would go outside and pick a few things…

Chili Coriander Steamed Fish

The added heat coming from bird eye chilies is a welcome burn at the tips of the tongue.

Chicken in Chili Sauce

Korean-style chicken in chili sauce, simmered with bell peppers, onions, carrots, and diced potatoes.