American summer main dish recipes with 500 or fewer calories

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Grilled Garlic Chicken with Bell Peppers

Grilled Garlic Chicken with Bell Peppers

This is a tasty chicken recipe full of flavor.

Elena Jimenez
Jul 2008
Beginner
1 vote
9306 views
Tarragon Roasted Chicken

Tarragon Roasted Chicken

A classic ingredient in French cooking, tarragon is known for its cool, bittersweet minty flavor and anise-like aroma. Use it to flavor egg and…

Robyn Savoie
Jan 2014
Advanced
1 vote
4943 views
My Taco Salad

My Taco Salad

An easy recipe on a hot summer night that doesn't heat up the house.

Tanya Noyes
Sep 2010
Intermediate
1 vote
1815 views
Aunt Dolly's Meat Loaf

Aunt Dolly's Meat Loaf

My Aunt Dolly would make this for me every time I asked for it...and I asked for it a lot growing up!

Janus Meyer Fanning
Jul 2011
Intermediate
1 vote
1895 views
Cherokee Mojo Stew

Cherokee Mojo Stew

This can be made with venison or goat, but doesn't play so well with chicken. A great stew to satisfy and pick most of the ingredients from your…

Gabriel Denison Chandler
Oct 2011
Intermediate
2 votes
2929 views
Honey Fried Chicken

Honey Fried Chicken

This tasty, juicy Honey Fried Chicken gets ridiculously golden crispy from the honey buttermilk batter and lip-smacking seasoned breading!

Culinary Envy
Jun 2017
Advanced
1 vote
1768 views
Savory Country Style Corned Beef Hash

Savory Country Style Corned Beef Hash

This recipe is a simple satisfying and quick meal. Canned corn beef is matched with potatoes, onions and green…

Smokinhotchef
Mar 2012
Advanced
1 vote
4504 views
Garden Fresh Brine Roasted Chicken

Garden Fresh Brine Roasted Chicken

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

Smokinhotchef
May 2012
Advanced
1 vote
3211 views
Pulled Pork Sandwiches

Pulled Pork Sandwiches

Slow cooked Pork Butt Roast, super tender and flavorful

"Cheffie Cooks"
Mar 2016
Advanced
1 vote
2304 views
Grilled Cajun Steaks

Grilled Cajun Steaks

Grilled Cajun Steaks is an easy and quick 21 minute recipe that you’ll want to consider for your outdoor grilling rotation. This would be a good…

RecipeKing
May 2016
Intermediate
1 vote
2648 views
Hot Dogs with Pineapple Bacon Chipotle Slaw

Hot Dogs with Pineapple Bacon Chipotle Slaw

Grilled Hot Dogs with Pineapple Bacon Chipotle Slaw is the perfect summer holiday meal, combining sweet, smoky,…

Culinary Envy
Jun 2017
Advanced
1 vote
2541 views
Reba Herzfeld's Never-Fail Brisket

Reba Herzfeld's Never-Fail Brisket

Miri
Oct 2010
Intermediate
1 vote
4197 views
Tender Juicy Beef and Broccoli

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…

Strohxda97
Feb 2012
Intermediate
1 vote
5261 views
Caribbean Shrimp

Caribbean Shrimp

Chef Smith
Nov 2010
Professional
3 votes
3675 views
Spicy Pork Skewers with Creamy Pumpkin Seed Sauce

Spicy Pork Skewers with Creamy Pumpkin Seed Sauce

Every summer, Prescott, Arizona, sponsors a cowboy cook-off and rodeo where you'll find many variations on…

Robyn Savoie
Oct 2013
Advanced
1 vote
3543 views