Kid friendly side dishes recipes with 500 or fewer calories

Oven Roasted Zucchini

I love zucchini. I could eat it every day and often do in the summer. Nothing better than a big plate of zucchini for dinner. This recipe is…

Cheesy Cauliflower Blossom

Cheesy Cauliflower Blossom has only 4 ingredients that make this showstopper a must at your next dinner party. Incredible roasted, creamy, and…

Three Cheese Macaroni & Cheese

An unusual recipe ingredient caught my attention when I saw this on the Internet and after trying it out the recipe went straight to my rotation…

Grilled Potato Packs

Grilled Potato Packs with Bacon, Cheddar Cheese and Green Onions!

A Stay in “Take-Out” Dinner

This is a great way to have “take out” without the cost. With Love, Catherine xo

Mexican Rice (healthy)

A healthy Mexican rice; because even when you are dieting, Mexican food should still be an option

Roasted Zucchini and Squash

Delicious seasonal vegetables roasted with herbs! A great side dish.

Roasted Butternut Squash

To roast butternut squash you can either roast cut in half, cut side down, in a pan with a little water for about 1-1½ hours and then scoop out of…

Cranberry Grits Casserole

This slightly sweet casserole would make a great Holiday weekend breakfast side with leftover ham or some freshly cooked bacon! I topped mine with…

Shallot Herb Grilled Corn

My immersion blender came with a small bowl and attachment that allows it to work like a food processor. I love it. It is great for small…

FAT FREE QUICHE

Quiche is not only high in protein, but adding a vegetable to the recipe makes it a healthy and balanced family meal.This meal is certainly an ideal…

Bacon Mac (Macaroni & Cheese with Bacon)

It's hard to improve on an American classic, but I think this recipe based on Cooking Light Magazine (9/09)…

CURRY SAUCE

Well-Flavoured and carefully prepared sauces can make such a difference to even the simplest of dishes that it is worth while knowing which sauces…

Winter Melon Stoup

Parmesan-Coated Sweet Potato Fries

These are oh so delicious, and super kid friendly !! My grandson still calls them "Nonnie's Cool French Fries"