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Quick and easy American summer main dish recipes with 500 or fewer calories

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Beef Fajita Best Marinade This is fast, simple and super delicious! You should have a very hot (very) cast iron griddle or pan to do this right. I preheat the griddle and…	Amos Miller Dec 2013 Professional	3 votes 2 reviews 7 comments 11496 views
My Dry Rub Its that time of year when the barbecue hits the grills & smokers and so I thought I'd post my favorite dry rub recipe. I only use this rub & a…	Amos Miller Jun 2012 Professional	4 votes 3 reviews 6 comments 16390 views
Simple Himalayan Salt Block Salmon My wife got me a Himalayan Salt Block to try grilling on this summer. We made our first attempt last night…	John Spottiswood Aug 2011 Advanced	4 votes 1 review 2 comments 19480 views

Swiss Mushroom Pheasant Breast This entree is easy to prepare but looks and tastes special enough for company and special-occasion suppers. Everyone enjoys the golden pheasant…	Robyn Savoie Jan 2014 Advanced	1 vote 10625 views
Quick Meatloaf & Potatoes Start to finish this can be on the table in 30 minutes, which represents 15 minutes of prep and 15 minutes cook time in the microwave. This…	Salad Foodie Apr 2017 Professional	1 vote 5532 views
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…	Salad Foodie Jan 2013 Professional	3 votes 1 review 2 comments 10144 views
Calypso Chicken Salad Do you like chicken salad? A good chicken salad is creamy, a bit sweet, a bit salty, has some crunch in it and must have really tender chicken.…	Amy Gibson and Janesse Baker Jul 2010 Intermediate	1 vote 2815 views
Citrus Scallops The bright color of the red bell pepper and oranges, combined with lime juice; give these scallops a refreshing burst of flavor.	Robyn Savoie Jan 2014 Advanced	1 vote 5721 views
Skinny Lemon Glazed Chicken, Sweet and Sassy This spectacular sweet and spicy lemon glazed chicken will make your taste buds sizzle! Studies show eating…	Skinny Kitchen with Nancy Fox Feb 2013 Professional	2 votes 1 comment 6071 views
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. Beef strip steaks with a…	RecipeKing Jun 2015 Intermediate	1 vote 2 comments 2766 views
Giggling Gourmet's "Don Quixote's Boca de Fuego!" Hot Sauce For those that like it hot: Here's a hot sauce personal favorite of my own design that I have been working on…	Giggling Gourmet Apr 2012 Advanced	2 votes 1 review 8365 views
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
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 1 comment 4504 views
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
Grilled Scallops and Papaya Salsa Great light dinner or lunch. Make sure to have some good crusty bread with it.	Denise Sherin Aug 2014 Advanced	1 vote 2336 views