American recipes with 200 or fewer calories costing less than $2.0 per serving

No-Bake Cheesecake

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…

RED CABBAGE AND APPLES

Garden Vegetable Soup with Rice

It may be spring but in my book there is never a bad time for soup. It's especially nice when you can grow yor own veggies or get them locally from…

Stuffed Chicken With Eggplant

I love to cook with fresh foods! Even if I'm going to roast it in the pan, chicken is one of the best meats! I experiment all the time with…

Orange "Zookies"

Zesty little bites that would make the perfect afternoon snack!

Toasty Coconut Macaroons

Credit really goes to Alton Brown for this recipe; I've altered it very little. These coconut bites are delightfully chewy and not overly sweet.…

Spicy Deviled Eggs

Traditional deviled eggs with a kick.

Mixed Bean Soup with Andouille or Ham (A Gift in Jar Holiday Idea)

Make up your own dry bean and lentil variety or purchase ready-made. Aim…

Malted Double Chocolate Chip Cookies

Double Chocolate Chip Cookies with Malted Milk Powder

Whole Grain Waffles

Any ground flours can be substitued to personal preference.

Peanut Butter Fudge

Easy to prepare dessert for peanut butter lovers.

Banana Oatmeal Pecan Bread

Here's a welcome variation on banana bread featuring much less sweetener than traditional recipes, and a double dose of whole grains (whole wheat…

Chocolate Peanut Butter Brownies

One of the most moist, fudgy, chocolaty brownies ever. Pure chocolate heaven in a square!

My Maple Bran Muffins

These are very good! Due to health issues I have been eating differently. This recipe has no dairy. The flax meal in water is the substitute for…