American recipes with 300 or fewer calories

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Everything Goes Oatmeal Coookies

Everything Goes Oatmeal Coookies

This is an original recipe. I was making them, years ago, because my children wanted a "loaded" oatmeal cookie…

J. Gino Genovesi
Dec 2013
Professional
5 votes
17998 views
Spinach Strawberry Salad

Spinach Strawberry Salad

This is an unusual blend of ingredients but they work so well together making it a wonderful, healthy salad. It's a summer salad so file it - then…

Rich H
Feb 2010
Intermediate
5 votes
8400 views
Chili Roasted Potatoes

Chili Roasted Potatoes

These are super simple and really tasty. If you like roasted potatoes, but are looking for something a little different, give these a try. I…

Nancy Miyasaki
Sep 2010
Intermediate
5 votes
3446 views
Buttermilk and Butter Biscuits - with Attitude!

Buttermilk and Butter Biscuits - with Attitude!

Playing with a biscuit recipe one day I pondered…..what if I subbed butter for the shortening and added some…

Salad Foodie
Oct 2011
Professional
5 votes
10953 views
(Tastes Just Like Dunkin' Donuts') Streusel Topped Pumpkin Muffins with Cream Cheese Glaze

(Tastes Just Like Dunkin' Donuts') Streusel Topped Pumpkin Muffins with Cream Cheese Glaze

Tastes just like the amazingness that is a DD pumpkin muffin. Seriously.

Schnoodle Soup
Nov 2011
Intermediate
5 votes
31114 views
Ground Beef Soup

Ground Beef Soup

Simple. Healthy. Hearty. Delicious. What more can one ask for? *** Variations **** Try using ground turkey, ground chicken, or even crumbled…

Wendi Taylor
Jan 2013
Professional
5 votes
9650 views
Wisconsin State Fair Cream Puffs

Wisconsin State Fair Cream Puffs

I received this recipe from the family descendants who introduced this delectable treat. The Wisconsin Bakers…

Robyn Savoie
Jul 2013
Advanced
5 votes
19688 views
Marinated Asparagus

Marinated Asparagus

This versatile recipe made with fresh asparagus can be made year around. Serve it cold or warm as side with any meal. My favorite way to serve…

Robyn Savoie
Feb 2014
Advanced
5 votes
13443 views
Creamy Cucumber Salad

Creamy Cucumber Salad

This refreshing salad is a departure from traditional marinated cucumbers, and perfect for summer cookouts and picnics. Cucumbers may be peeled or…

Salad Foodie
Aug 2014
Professional
6 votes
9569 views
Cilantro Lime Vinaigrette

Cilantro Lime Vinaigrette

Cilantro and lime in a light vinaigrette. Perfect for salads or use as a marinade

Erin S
Sep 2011
Intermediate
5 votes
15327 views
Green Chicken Chili

Green Chicken Chili

This isn't your thick beans and meat sort of chili, but it is absolutely delicious. Think a cross between a soup and a traditional chili. It's…

Nancy Miyasaki
Sep 2008
Intermediate
5 votes
11741 views
Grilled Whole Salmon Indonesian Style

Grilled Whole Salmon Indonesian Style

This is an excellent and flavorful way to cook fish that I adapted from the Barbecue Bible. I had a large,…

John Spottiswood
Sep 2009
Advanced
5 votes
9187 views
Easy pumpkin pies with brandy whipped cream

Easy pumpkin pies with brandy whipped cream

These pies only take about 10 minutes to prepare, but they taste wonderful. If you're looking for a pumpkin…

Nancy Miyasaki
Nov 2009
Intermediate
5 votes
6979 views
Spring Mix, Arugula, Endive & Fennel with Prosciutto and a Pear Vinaigrette

Spring Mix, Arugula, Endive & Fennel with Prosciutto and a Pear Vinaigrette

Sweet, Sour & Salty

Dean Grason
Aug 2008
Beginner
5 votes
9697 views
Sassy Water

Sassy Water

Anti-Bloat Water from the Flat Belly Diet Cookbook.

Pretend Chef
Mar 2011
Intermediate
5 votes
16906 views