Quick and easy American recipes with 400 or fewer calories costing less than $2.0 per serving

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Best Ever Brownies I got this recipe in Home Economics in 1974 and it's still the best brownie recipe I have ever made.	Kelly Christensen Mar 2012 Intermediate	6 votes 3 reviews 28915 views
Green Bean, Carrot and Mushroom Medley A quick-to-fix green bean side dish or vegetarian main dish. I like to use my steamer for the beans and…	Salad Foodie Dec 2017 Professional	1 vote 1 comment 4662 views
Blueberry Cream Cheese Dump Cake Many of you have probably made or at least heard of a “dump” cake before. It’s where you dump a box of cake…	Carolinaheartstrings Sep 2012 Intermediate	2 votes 22003 views

In-a-Pinch Cranberry Sauce made from Dried Cranberries I serve turkey year round but forget to keep canned cranberry sauce on hand; even when I do it's hard to use up…	Salad Foodie Nov 2012 Professional	2 votes 1 review 5124 views
Homemade Seasoned Salt This is an MSG - free blend for Seasoned Salt.	Robyn Savoie Jan 2014 Advanced	2 votes 1 review 3 comments 11937 views
Simple Breakfast Quiche Enjoy a simple breakfast quiche! You may add variations of ingredients to suit your likings!	Susan Aug 2008 Intermediate	13 votes 4 reviews 4 comments 53771 views
Easy Corn Casserole My family loves corn anything and this will be a regular thing at our dinners. Thanks to my friend Jaynee Levy-Polis for the recipe.	Glenn Mar 2014 Beginner	2 votes 1 review 1 comment 14793 views
Apple Crisp – Microwave Quick! I haven’t found a quicker apple crisp recipe that tastes as good (or better) than oven-baked. Simple prep and fast cooking make this a perfect…	Salad Foodie Oct 2011 Professional	3 votes 2 reviews 4 comments 22431 views
Easy Fruit Cobbler This is a super simple dessert that's great for a large or small gathering. I generally use nectarines or peaches and some sort of berries, but…	Nancy Miyasaki Jul 2009 Intermediate	5 votes 2 reviews 2 comments 26464 views
Homemade Cranberry-Apple Sauce If some people at your Thanksgiving dinner like cranberry sauce and others prefer applesauce this recipe just might work for you... We decided to…	Skinny Kitchen with Nancy Fox Nov 2010 Professional	6 votes 2 reviews 5 comments 10159 views
Cornbread, Jalapeno Maple Bacon When the daytime temperature hits around 50 degrees and the evening plunges to 30 or lower, it is time to begin the annual maple syrup processing in…	Amos Miller Feb 2011 Professional	12 votes 10 reviews 16 comments 22553 views
Snickerdoodle Muffins Every mother should have these in her repertoire. One bowl, pedestrian ingredients, and children absolutely love them. These are buttery, sweet,…	Nancy Miyasaki May 2010 Intermediate	27 votes 13 reviews 4 comments 24824 views
Banana Nut Cake with Black Walnut Frosting Can't believe my history of baking this cake but it's true! Nearly 50 years ago I begged a school cafeteria…	Salad Foodie Aug 2011 Professional	1 vote 8145 views
Baked Jalapeno Dip This dip is irresistible. If you're looking for a light, healthy appetizer, this isn't it. But if you want something that's easy to make, tastes…	Nancy Miyasaki Nov 2009 Intermediate	33 votes 16 reviews 5 comments 34388 views