American saute main dish recipes costing less than $1.5 per serving

Clam Sauce for Spaghetti

This was a favorite growing up. Easy and fast to make. I like this best over Angel Hair pasta. This is not a heavy sauce and is on the healthier…

Swai with Lemon-Basil Pesto

We made this dish with Swai, but it would work equally well with basa, tilapia, catfish, sole, or any other mild and flaky white fish. The pesto is…

Ham & Cabbage Hash

This is a fast dinner-in-a-skillet recipe, and a good way to use up leftover ham or roast beef. Lots of vegetables make the meat go further and keep…

Shrimp, Sausage and White Beans

A quick, easy weeknight meal

Coco's Firecracker Chicken

Sauteed chicken that is a quick, easy, and delicious entree to add to any meal!

Skinny Lemon Glazed Chicken, Sweet and Sassy

This spectacular sweet and spicy lemon glazed chicken will make your taste buds sizzle! Studies show eating…

Chicken Jambalaya

Jambalaya is a Louisiana Creole dish of Spanish and French influence. It may have been created in Louisiana and may have its origins in Spanish…

Simple pan fried trout

We use this recipe for both pan fried trout and Kokanee salmon. We recently caught some Kokanee up at Lake Tahoe and made this dish. It is super…

Sweet Bell Peppers & Pasta

Sloppy Sloppy Joes

These get really sloppy, but taste really good. The aroma brings everyone running to the table long before it is finished cooking.

Sauteed Herbed Shrimp

If you are looking for a lot of flavor and a quick and easy seafood entree--try this.

Spinach and Artichoke-Stuffed Turkey Burgers

Each bite of this turkey burger is full of the delicious spinach & artichoke dip-style filling!

Sauted Shrimp

Light and refreshing

Chicken Fried Steak with Green Chili & Egg

Southwestern Pueblo style chicken fried steak with a simple green chile gravy and a soft cooked egg.