North american side dishes recipes with 500 or fewer calories costing less than $0.5 per serving

Roasted Beets

Think you don't like beets? Once you've roasted your own fresh beets, you'll never settle for the can again. You don't peel them until they are…

Kale with Kalamata Olives

Kale is hearty and healthy, and often teams in winter soups with potatoes and beans. But in this recipe, based on Deborah Madison’s Vegetarian…

Honey Glazed Roasted Carrots

Sweet and Savory roasted carrots a perfect side dish that would compliment any meal.

Roasted Red Pepper Hummus

This is a great high protein snack or appetizer. Add other elements such as artichoke hearts, olives or mixed veggies to create diverse variations…

Roasted Rosemary Potatoes

Roasted Rosemary Potatoes are a perfect accompaniment any entree and lend a homey appeal. A hint of rosemary makes this dish stand out grabs the…

Betty's Cole Slaw

I have tasted alot of cole slaw and this one wins. I use this recipe for alot of caterings.

Red Beans and Rice

Comfort food from New Orleans.

Fresh Pintos

My grandmother Manuela taught me how to make these. She used to serve them in her restaurant in Mexico. A simple recipe which can be served as a…

Grandma's Cheese Macaroni Casserole

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

Vegan spicy sautéed mushrooms in 10 minutes.

It is mushroom season, and I wrote a lot about (button) crimini mushrooms lately. Button mushrooms have an…

Creamy Mac and Cheese

Super Low Calorie Honey Mustard Broccoli Slaw

I love all kinds of slaw, particularly this flavorful one! Using broccoli slaw is a wonderful alternative to…

Squash Patties

So often after Thanksgiving and the holidays we quit thinking of pumpkin and squashes. But with healthy eating on my mind I wanted to incorporate…

Milk Calendar Hearty Sweet Potato Au Gratin

This Hearty Sweet Potato Au Gratin is nutritious and delicious. One of the many great recipes in the 2018…

3 cheese baked gnocchi mac and cheese

a creamy delicious mac and cheese with a twist