Quick and easy American recipes with 500 or fewer calories costing less than $1.5 per serving

Frenchtoasty Bread Pudding w/Crystallized Ginger and Chocolate Sauce

A French classic and an old favorite join forces to maximize on taste…

Nut Tree Drop Cookies

The Nut Tree (Vacaville CA, off I-80) has been a landmark tourist stop for over eighty years. The restaurant, at its zenith in the 70's and 80's,…

Pie Crust Crisps

This month our food theme is All American Fare. Apple pie pops into my head when I think of a dessert that fits that theme. My mom was a great pie…

Ranch Sandwich Rolls

Light whole wheat sandwich rolls with dry ranch seasoning that are great for tuna or chicken salad, or deli meats and cheeses. Roll the dough…

Turkey Stuffing or Side: Brown & Wild Rice w/Apples, Cranberries & Pecans

At last ~ a HEALTHY stuffing.....that seems like an oxymoron! High in…

The Best Refrigerator Pickles

This is my mothers refrigerator pickle recipe. This was handed down from generation to generation in our house.

Cranberry Crumb Bars

Here's a great way to use left over cranberry sauce from Thanksgiving. It features a cream cheese and cranberry fillings, a tender crust and a…

Beef Enchilada Casserole

A savory pan of cheese-rich Enchilada Casserole make for a delicious family dish on a busy weeknight. Toss a green salad together while this…

Farmers Casserole

Easy cook in mornings

Shrimp Cakes

These are great on a bed of mixed greens (maybe with goat cheese & tomatoes), layered with Fontina cheese & tartar sauce on sliced sourdough, over…

Persimmon Pie

Parmesan Crackers

These are so easy to make and you can store the uncooked rolls in the freezer and bake them when surprise guests arrive. These crackers are perfect…

Blueberry Sugar Muffins

Blueberry muffin topped with sugar.

Mango Macadamia Muffin

Mango Macadamia Muffin is my tribute to my trip to Kauai. These are so light, fluffy, and tropical, healthy and delicious that there were gone in…

The Best Barbecued Chicken Ever With an Amazing Homemade Sauce

Look no further...What makes this chicken the best is the incredible sauce! We’ve shared other homemade BBQ…