Quick and easy American picnic side dishes recipes with 500 or fewer calories costing less than $1.5 per serving

Avocado Pasta

Delicious, creamy (with no milk or cream!), and healthy. Makes a great side dish, or top with grilled chicken for a complete meal. Pairs well with…

Skinny Classic Baked Beans

Your search might just be over…These classic baked beans are simply wonderful. You’ll love the ease of this recipe, too. Made with such a rich…

Yellow Garlic Rice and Broccoli

I make this all the time for a quick and easy side dish. Alternately, this can be a main dish by adding 1 lb. of chicken, beef, or pork. my…

Hawaiian Crest Salsa

I came up with this recipe at the spur of the moment to accompany the shrimp recipe I was preparing for a late lunch get-together with several of my…

Lemon Herb Potato Salad

A light and fresh potato salad with a lemon herb dressing. Only 75 calories!

Tropical sauce

This is a sauce I like to serve with the Hawaiian bread I make. you can use it for a variety of things. it's easy to make.

PA pickles

This is a recipe my dad used to make in the summer. I completely forgot about it until recently when I went back to my hometown and was served it…

Tater Wedges

Crispy and delicious tater wedges to compliment any meal. Simple and easy to prepare--and frugal on the budget! It's a win-win all the way around…

Cream Corn Casserole

Garlic Herbed Sweet Potatoes

TRY THIS AT EASTER - it is a signature dish! It is sweet and savory with fresh herbs, dairy products and chicken broth. This is a North…

Grandma's Cheese Macaroni Casserole

Creamy southern style Macaroni and Cheese with a crunchy cracker topping. Great make ahead dish for events and…

Pineapple Heaven

My boyfriends grandmother introduced me to this recipe. I adore it! It is so simple, even your children can help.

ESTESS SMOKED POTATOES WITH CORN

THIS IS A RECIPE WE USE WITH SALMON, FISH AND CHICKEN, IT IS NOT TOO MUCH SALT, YOU DON'T TASTE IT THE SALT…

Yellow Rice

OK guys I'm new... here goes.This is a recipe my mom usually makes for Christmas, but I find you can use all year long.

Smoked Gouda Mac and Cheese

Everyone will thank you for this one make double if you have big eaters this has never failed me .... This is a very heavy, creamy filling side…