American main dish recipes costing less than $1.5 per serving added by professional chefs

Vegetarian Black Bean Burger

Great food for you veggie-heads!

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…

Ground Beef Mozzarella Potatoes Au Gratin

This twist on the classic recipe turns a typical side dish into a main course. You can substitute 1 lb fully…

Chicken Bake Delight

Tender white meat chicken basted with creamy mushroom soup and pepper jack cheese, baked on a bed of rice with vegetables and fresh fruit. Note:…

Sunday Supper Smothered Pork Chops

Based on a recipe from the old Irondale Cafe in Irondale, Alabama.

Catchy Casserole

I created this a while back for a pot-luck gathering, and the blend of ground beef, ranch style beans, cheddar cheese, and rice was a huge hit.

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…

Guilt-free Chicken Nuggets, Oh Yeah

Most kids love McDonald’s Chicken McNuggets. I’m sure many grown-ups do too. But, they are so unhealthy!…

Skinny Shredded Barbecue Chicken Sandwiches, No Crock Pot Needed

I’ve trimmed the fat and calories by making the coleslaw with a skinny…

Apple and Onion Pot Roast

Chicken à la King, a Classic Made Skinny

Chicken à la King is a delicious, nostalgic recipe consisting of diced chicken in a luxuriously rich, cream…

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…

White Dry Rub

I was using my red rub for all meats. It was good but thought the beef needed to treated differantly. I came up with this rub for my red meats. Now…

Lighten Up with this Easy Turkey and Apple Meatloaf



This is a light, flavorful twist on a classic meatloaf. To make it skinny, I’m using ground turkey and adding…

Picante Chicken

Pleasantly spicy, tender & delicious.