American bbq party main dish recipes with 500 or fewer calories

Southwestern Rib Rub

This is a very simple rub that takes only a few minutes to put together. I use it on pork ribs but it’s excellent on beef also. Rather than baby…

Garden Salmon Loaf

Pomegranate-Glazed Chicken with Blackberries

Salt Crusted Fish

When I saw the article in the May edition of Fine Cooking on Salt Encrusted Fish, I knew I had to try it. After all, I live in South Florida and I’m…

Grilled Swordfish with Eggplant-Tomato Relish

Good for summer entertaining

Jambalaya stuffed zucchini

Its better done on the grill....30 minutes Quinoa makes it a Healthy Plate

Pulled Pork Sliders with Mango BBQ Sauce

I admit, I’m an egghead. Earlier this year I finally made room on the patio for one more grill- the grill of…

Slow Cooked Pulled Barbecue Chicken

From Not Your Mother's Slow Cooker Recipes for Two page 108 Cooker size: 1 1/2-3 qt Setting and Cooking…

Tender Juicy Beef and Broccoli

Find the sweet and meaty taste in this appetizing dish especially served with rice or mushed potatoes. Enjoy the savory beef made tender and juicy…

Red Beans & Rice

I had to find a use for my leftover ham bone from Easter.

Garden Fresh Brine Roasted Chicken

Nothing's more versatile than a flavorful bird at your fingertips. There are many ways to serve this chicken,…

Date Nite/Movie Nite In Deep Dish Pizzas

These pizzas are just plain awesome!! I made these over the weekend for the kids and grown-ups alike!! There…

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…

Country Style Beans

These beans were so good!! My picky daughter even had seconds.

Skinny Shredded Barbecue Chicken Sandwiches, No Crock Pot Needed

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