North american main dish recipes with 500 or fewer calories costing less than $2.0 per serving

Apricot Pork and Beans

Pork and beans – an “All American” side dish that I gave a little tweak to recently. We love the white Great Northern beans and I used them in this…

Salmon Loaf

Parmesan Crusted Chicken

Barbecue Lentils

An easy, cheap, child friendly dinner.

Cheesy n' Crispy Shepard's Casserole

This recipe is a homage to the classic Shepard's Pie. A shower of cheddar cheese compliments the crisp…

Risotte with Greens

What I love about this recipe is combining risotto, an Italian rice (rice – yeah a Low Country staple), with greens (yeah a Southern favorite).…

Chilaquiles Casserole

packed with nutritious beans and vegetables.

Baked Chicken Taquitos

We love love love Mexican food at our house so when Alessa and I decided to feature Mexican food as our theme this month I knew the family would…

Grilled Shrimp Tacos

I cannot get enough of them. I love everything about this dish. Depending on how spicy you like your shrimp you can grill them with no spice, a…

Stuffed Fish Fillets

I cook for a senior center and we have fish occasionally, these folks want simple food so this is something I can give them without complaints

White Chicken Enchilada Casserole

A gluten free recipe the whole family will love! It heats up incredibly well, too!

Mama's Tuna Patties

My mom used to make Tuna Patties when I was growing up and then I made them when I was married. When you make them up in advance you can make…

Creamy Pepper Steak

Macaroni with Grilled Veggies and Chicken

This dish will transport you to Italy without the plane! Enjoy with Lots of Love, Catherine

Southwest Beef (or Pork) and Mostaccioli

A quick, easy and flexible weeknight pasta dinner that's a little different from the usual...