American main dish recipes with 300 or fewer calories costing less than $0.5 per serving

Grilled Asian Pork Loin

We had a BBQ party today and served pork loin with two different types of marinade. This one was universally loved. It has a wonderful sweet and…

Speedy Fish & Chips

This is supposed to be a good for you dish, but all I can say it is a really good dish. I got this from my mother it was one of our favorites when I…

Light Fettuccine with Mushrooms

Psari Plaki

I copied this from The Essential Mediterranean Cookbook. I only changed it slightly.

BBQ” Style Chicken Thighs

Tomato-Zucchini Casserole

The Best Barbecued Chicken Ever With an Amazing Homemade Sauce

Look no further...What makes this chicken the best is the incredible sauce! We’ve shared other homemade BBQ…

Giggling Gourmet's "Don Quixote's Boca de Fuego!" Hot Sauce

For those that like it hot: Here's a hot sauce personal favorite of my own design that I have been working on…

Caribbean Shirmp

This sweet and spicy shrimp will keep you coming back for more. It's seductively simple but very flavorful. It goes very well with blackeyed peas…

Amazing Zucchini Pie

I came by this recipe from the Parents Action for Children web site, and as the name suggests, it is indeed “amazing.” Rather like a brunch quiche,…

Herb Salmon

A light and tasty salmon that my mama made for me growing up... mmm!

BBQ Sloppy Joe Turkey Sliders

A tangy, modern twist on an old classic. Don't hate on the Joe. These babies are delightful, especially when paired with fries!

Salmon Patties Like Mom’s - well sorta!

My siblings and I just loved salmon patties in the “good old days.” Mom was in the workforce so the pantry was…

Cabbage Rolls

Cabbage rolls, cabbage burgers, bierocks, there are likely as many names as there are recipes for one of my childhood favorites. Alessa and I…

Veggie Dumplin Chowder

I put this recipe on my web site for my daughter, Marie to make for her family, which was easier than telling her how to do it over the phone. The…