Quick and easy kid friendly American main dish recipes with 300 or fewer calories

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Shrimp Pita with Avocado Dressing

Shrimp Pita with Avocado Dressing

We love shrimp at Carolina HeartStrings and Alessa and I both decided to create a wonderful sandwich using this…

Carolinaheartstrings
May 2012
Intermediate
1 vote
3032 views
Tuna Tomato Frittata

Tuna Tomato Frittata

I had always wanted to try making a frittata but not having a skillet with an oven resistant handle I never had. Then the other day it occurred to…

Carolinaheartstrings
Feb 2013
Intermediate
1 vote
2494 views
White Bean & Pesto Salad

White Bean & Pesto Salad

Catherine Pappas
Jul 2013
Intermediate
1 vote
2619 views
Quinoa and Butternut Squash Casserole

Quinoa and Butternut Squash Casserole

Classic casseroles are our theme this month and I wanted to make something with the colors and flavors of fall…

Carolinaheartstrings
Nov 2013
Intermediate
1 vote
2647 views
Corned Beef Cabbage Bake

Corned Beef Cabbage Bake

Modified from a recipe in the Taste of Home magazine. I'm someone who DOES NOT like cabbage, and I found it hard not to eat the whole pan on my own.

peace
Feb 2017
Intermediate
1 vote
1408 views
Best BBQ Chicken Recipe

Best BBQ Chicken Recipe

Best BBQ Chicken Recipe has my super simple secret method for making the moistest, flavorful, delicious BBQ chicken you will ever eat. When I make…

Doctor Jo
Jun 2020
Intermediate
1 vote
447 views
Italian Ranch Shredded Chicken

Italian Ranch Shredded Chicken

Best shredded chicken ever and so easy to make.

Beth Roan
Mar 2012
Intermediate
1 vote
2911 views
Breakfast, Brunch, and Dinner on Pumpernickel w/ Roasted Red Peppers

Breakfast, Brunch, and Dinner on Pumpernickel w/ Roasted Red Peppers

In the business that is keeping our families excited for meal time and…

Smokinhotchef
Apr 2012
Advanced
1 vote
2598 views
Southwest Style ~ Macaroni and Cheese!!!

Southwest Style ~ Macaroni and Cheese!!!

This is another perfect side dish. With Love, Catherine xo

Catherine Pappas
May 2012
Intermediate
1 vote
2694 views
Taco Skillet

Taco Skillet

It's sort of like hamburger helper, only it doesn't involve noodles or a box mix. And it tastes a whole lot better Variations: Add 1/2 cup…

Wendi Taylor
Jul 2012
Professional
1 vote
2956 views
Spaghetti with Zucchini and Anchovies

Spaghetti with Zucchini and Anchovies

This is a perfect Friday night dinner. Enjoy with Love, Catherine xo

Catherine Pappas
Sep 2012
Intermediate
1 vote
1058 views
Chicken Taco Casserole

Chicken Taco Casserole

Tacos . . . . . check! Chicken . . . . check! A casserole . . . . . check check! Three of my favorite things all wrapped up into one sensational…

Carolinaheartstrings
Nov 2013
Intermediate
1 vote
2578 views
Crispy Horseradish Mahi Mahi

Crispy Horseradish Mahi Mahi

This was soooo good. This crust would be great on chicken too. I used whole hashbrowns, but I think I would recommend cutting them into smaller…

Kyra Martin
Feb 2014
Professional
1 vote
4774 views
All Beef Hot Dog with the Toppings!

All Beef Hot Dog with the Toppings!

Quick and easy grilled lunch on the weekends or weeknights.

"Cheffie Cooks"
Sep 2016
Advanced
1 vote
2006 views
Spicy Grilled Salmon Fillets

Spicy Grilled Salmon Fillets

A great treatment for salmon that is high on flavor, but low on time and effort. Cooks easily in a heavy nonstick or cast-iron skillet, or outside…

Gloria Bass
Mar 2009
Advanced
1 vote
5894 views