Dinner party bake main dish recipes with 500 or fewer calories added by professional chefs

Panko Crusted Baked Tilapia

So I didn't find a recipe I liked for this and had to bungle my way through it alone. But it turned out pretty darned good! Nice crispy crunch, and…

Easy Crispy Oven-Fried Chicken With Quick Slaw

A new twist on an old favorite - chicken and coleslaw - from Delmarva Poultry Industries Inc. I tried it using…

Honey Rosemary Chicken

I really liked the marinade/glaze and its rosemary and balsamic flavors. If preferred, substitute boneless skinless chicken breasts and/or thighs or…

Savory Meatloaf with Zucchini

In planning a birthday dinner for a mutual friend, a fellow-foodie and I devised this juicy meatloaf with prominent herb flavors. We started with 3…

Skinny Party Turkey Meatloaf

I call this party meatloaf because it’s fancy enough to serve for company but you really don’t have to wait for company to make this yummy meatloaf.…

Meat-filled Dinner Pastries

Delicious biscuit dough pastries stuffed with a hearty blend of ground beef, vegetables, potatoes, and seasonings. Recipe makes six large entree…

Vegetable Lasagna

Lasagna laced with garden vegetables and whole wheat noodles makes a healthier pasta alternative to traditional lasagna. Don’t let the list of…

Skinny Chicken Pot Pie

It’s officially fall and it’s all about comfort foods. Chicken pot pie is considered the ultimate comfort food! It’s a savory pie filled with a…

Garden Salmon Loaf

Hoisin Glazed Salmon with Mango Pepper Salsa and Chinese Black Rice

A simple, light entree--part of a spring dinner party menu

Sweet and Sour Meatballs

I served this at an informal dinner as mini-cocktail meatballs (1" size) but in a sweet and sour sauce, rather than barbecue, and everyone loved…

Involtini di cavolo ( Stuffed Cabbage)

I know there are many recipes on how to make stuffed cabbage rolls. I like to use fresh ingredients and pride…

SALMON with TOMATO SALSA

Either salsa is great with Salmon, but we had a killer frost this week. A lot of green tomatoes were picked from the garden, resulting in this…

Chicken Tender Rollups with Bacon Wrap

The basic version of this recipe abounds on the Internet, using boneless chicken breasts and gouda cheese. I…

Chicken Pot Pie Skinny-fied!

Chicken pot pie is considered the ultimate comfort food. It’s a savory pie filled with a luxurious chicken stew. It’s been popular forever! When you…