Quick and easy kid friendly main dish recipes with 500 or fewer calories costing less than $3.0 per serving

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Shrimp Tacos

Shrimp Tacos

These shrimp are easy to make and absolutely delicious. While I enjoy them in these tacos immensely, they would also be great served over rice with…

John Spottiswood
Dec 2008
Advanced
4 votes
12726 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
Texas Tuff Chili

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
3440 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
Amaranth with vegetables from wok

Amaranth with vegetables from wok

Heatlty and nutritious meal made in minutes.

Easy Cook - Laka kuharica
Mar 2013
Intermediate
1 vote
1990 views
Florentine Salisbury Steak

Florentine Salisbury Steak

This dish is restaurant quality food which when served with mashed potatoes and green beans makes a delightful presentation. At home,this was a…

J. Gino Genovesi
Jun 2013
Professional
1 vote
13525 views
Baked Orange~Marmalade Chicken

Baked Orange~Marmalade Chicken

Such wonderful flavors in this easy chicken meal. Serve with your favorite side dishes.

"Cheffie Cooks"
Jun 2017
Advanced
1 vote
2402 views
Shrimp with veggies

Shrimp with veggies

This dish is light, saucy and delicious.

Kimi
Jul 2010
Advanced
1 vote
1728 views
Skinnylightful Chicken Fried Rice

Skinnylightful Chicken Fried Rice

I’ve shared this healthy recipe for this popular Chinese dish in the past but it’s soooo delicious I’m sharing…

Skinny Kitchen with Nancy Fox
Jun 2012
Professional
1 vote
3974 views
Super Skinny Sweet and Sour Chicken

Super Skinny Sweet and Sour Chicken

This sweet and sour chicken taste sensational. It’s so much healthier than take-out and my family thinks it…

Skinny Kitchen with Nancy Fox
Aug 2012
Professional
1 vote
6291 views
Skinny Salisbury Steak, a Diner Classic

Skinny Salisbury Steak, a Diner Classic

Salisbury steak has been a classic dish long before TV dinners were in the picture. Look on the menu of most…

Skinny Kitchen with Nancy Fox
Jan 2013
Professional
1 vote
9300 views