Kid friendly main dish recipes with 600 or more calories costing less than $1.5 per serving

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Cuban-style Steaks in Garlic-Lime Marinade

Cuban-style Steaks in Garlic-Lime Marinade

These steaks are a treat and a great way to make an inexpensive cut of meat memorable. You can use bottom…

John Spottiswood
Oct 2012
Advanced
5 votes
58860 views
Slow Cooker Beef Chuck Roast (with Carrots & Potatoes)

Slow Cooker Beef Chuck Roast (with Carrots & Potatoes)

An easy cooking alternative for a tender beef roast and veggies slow cooked for hours. Its a favorite of ours.

"Cheffie Cooks"
Oct 2016
Advanced
2 votes
5227 views
Summer fresh pinto beans

Summer fresh pinto beans

Flavorful fresh pinto beans with vegetables is a traditional summer dish from the Northwest Croatia. Can be eaten hot or cold (even better!). Also,…

Easy Cook - Laka kuharica
Jul 2014
Intermediate
2 votes
5697 views
SHANGHAINESE LION’S HEAD

SHANGHAINESE LION’S HEAD

They call it Lion's Head because the meatballs are ye big with manes of soft, tender napa cabbage...looking like a lion. Seriously, in Shanghai,…

Linda Tay Esposito
Aug 2008
Professional
4 votes
19121 views
Tuna Noodle Casserole

Tuna Noodle Casserole

Canned tuna in water is one of my favorite budget stretchers. Mixed with the ingredients below and topped with cheese this noodle casserole is a…

Carolinaheartstrings
Oct 2012
Intermediate
1 vote
8477 views
Cuban Picadillo Taco with Refried Black Beans and Avocado Mash

Cuban Picadillo Taco with Refried Black Beans and Avocado Mash

What makes a taco Cuban? Try filling your tortilla shells with Cuban Picadillo, topped with refried black…

Cuban Cuisine
Jun 2013
Intermediate
1 vote
4364 views
Creamed chicken over mashed potatoes

Creamed chicken over mashed potatoes

This is a simple recipe that makes for great comfort food.

Jennifer Testalone
Oct 2010
Professional
3 votes
17534 views
Chicken Parmesan

Chicken Parmesan

A traditional Italian dish that is served with pasta- a real crowd favorite!

Chef Chuck
Jan 2013
Professional
1 vote
6007 views
Ground turkey in a puff pastry braid

Ground turkey in a puff pastry braid

Elegant, tasty and easy to make.

Easy Cook - Laka kuharica
Nov 2013
Intermediate
1 vote
4243 views
Oven Fried Chicken Thighs with Flour and Cornmeal

Oven Fried Chicken Thighs with Flour and Cornmeal

Catherine Pappas
May 2013
Intermediate
2 votes
6189 views
KITCHEREE (RICE & LENTILS)

KITCHEREE (RICE & LENTILS)

Subscribe to my YouTube Channel (Lipardo's Global Kitchen) for more recipes and future raffle draws for giveaway prizes. I adopted this dish from…

MARIA LOURDES V. LIPARDO-AYUB
Jul 2010
Advanced
1 vote
5017 views
Pasta alla puttanesca

Pasta alla puttanesca

A tangy and somewhat salty popular Italian pasta dish.

Easy Cook - Laka kuharica
Nov 2013
Intermediate
2 votes
3079 views
Baked perch with herb stuffing

Baked perch with herb stuffing

This whole perch stuffed with fresh thyme, dill and parsley has amazing depth of flavour.

Easy Cook - Laka kuharica
Apr 2016
Intermediate
1 vote
2507 views
Cheesy Pumpkin Pasta Bake

Cheesy Pumpkin Pasta Bake

This One-Pot Cheesy Pumpkin Pasta is perfect for the upcoming fall season. It has a beautiful orange color that just blends with the mood of the…

Hina Gujral
Sep 2017
Advanced
1 vote
4141 views
Irish Twice Stuffed Potato

Irish Twice Stuffed Potato

Irish Twice Stuffed Potato is the ultimate in cheesy, creamy, buttery goodness. The crispy potato shell bursts with a meaty stuffing to make this…

Culinary Envy
Feb 2016
Advanced
2 votes
2648 views