Kid friendly American winter main dish recipes with 500 or fewer calories

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Quick Meatloaf & Potatoes

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
Salmon Shells in Lemon Sauce

Salmon Shells in Lemon Sauce

Large pasta shells are stuffed with a salmon patty mixture and topped with a creamy lemon sauce and shredded cheddar cheese. Canned pink salmon…

Julia Ann Souders
Sep 2014
Intermediate
2 votes
5645 views
Easy Crispy Oven-Fried Chicken With Quick Slaw

Easy Crispy Oven-Fried Chicken With Quick Slaw

A new twist on an old favorite - chicken and coleslaw - from Delmarva Poultry Industries Inc. I tried it using…

Salad Foodie
May 2014
Professional
2 votes
5079 views
Swiss Style Cube Steak

Swiss Style Cube Steak

When we were kids Mom made this for us all the time. It was a cheap dinner that went a long way served over rice. I had forgotten about it till…

Denise Sherin
Mar 2014
Advanced
2 votes
9471 views
Tallerine Casserole

Tallerine Casserole

Tallerine, talerine, tallerini...I’ve no idea of the spelling or origin of this vintage casserole but it remains a crowd pleaser yet today. I’ve…

Salad Foodie
Mar 2014
Professional
1 vote
21604 views
Spice Rubbed Roast Turkey

Spice Rubbed Roast Turkey

This salty-spicy-sweet rub keeps the meat lean but still plenty of flavor. This recipe easily converts to a 3 - 4 pound roasting chicken. Just…

Robyn Savoie
Mar 2014
Advanced
2 votes
13041 views
Mom's Pinwheels (Stuffing topped burgers)

Mom's Pinwheels (Stuffing topped burgers)

This is a recipe Mom made when we were growing up to help stretch a buck. And we all loved Pinwheels. Mom made…

Denise Sherin
Mar 2014
Advanced
1 vote
5267 views
Nanny Burgers

Nanny Burgers

This is a simple dish my Nanny (grandmother) always made and my Mom made them for us, and now I make them for my son. They are just hamburgers…

Denise Sherin
Mar 2014
Advanced
1 vote
7196 views
Citrus Scallops

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
Beef Fajita Best Marinade

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
11496 views
Stufato di manzo Italiano ( Beef Stew)

Stufato di manzo Italiano ( Beef Stew)

Stews have been around for many years, in many nations with such diverse recipes. All types of meats are used…

J. Gino Genovesi
Aug 2013
Professional
1 vote
5060 views
Open Face Beef & Egg Sandwich with Sauteed Onion & Tomato

Open Face Beef & Egg Sandwich with Sauteed Onion & Tomato

This delicious meal is super simple, uses only a few ingredients, and makes a great main course for breakfast,…

Wendi Taylor
Jul 2013
Professional
1 vote
3571 views
Torte di granchio ( Crab Cakes)

Torte di granchio ( Crab Cakes)

Crab cakes became popular along the coastlines of mid Atlantic States, the Gulf Coasts and Italy as well. It is a simple and tasty way to serve crab…

J. Gino Genovesi
Jul 2013
Professional
1 vote
3481 views
Hearty Chicken Vegetable Soup with Dumplings

Hearty Chicken Vegetable Soup with Dumplings

A quick to make, hearty and healthy dinner for a cold winter night. This recipe begins with a rotisserie…

Gretchen Wasniewski
Jan 2013
Intermediate
1 vote
2709 views