Quick and easy American recipes with 500 or fewer calories costing more than $3 per serving

Cowboy Soup 1

Quick Radish Refrigerator Pickle

The perfectly pink ume plum quick pickle. The perfect combination of sweet, tangy, and crispy. Great on their…

Duck breast in honey sauce

This easy duck breast in honey sauce will be the juiciest duck you have ever tasted. It would taste like one of those fancy restaurant dishes.…

Parmesan Roasted Asparagus

This is a great side dish.

EnglishSherry Triffle

This year’s last Sweet Taste of Saturday is in honor of my British mother who often serves this dessert on special occasions including New Year’s…

Cuban Style Pork Medallions

This dish is bound to make a hit at your table. It is delicious! Serve with a beautiful tossed salad and a loaf of bread. Enjoy with Lots of…

Cherokee Mojo Stew

This can be made with venison or goat, but doesn't play so well with chicken. A great stew to satisfy and pick most of the ingredients from your…

Basic Barbecue Rub

This is adapted from a rub by Steven Raichlen in his book "Sauces Rubs & Marinades." It can be used on beef, pork, chicken and fish like salmon.…

Crab Salad in Lettuce Cups

Light crab salad dressed up with avocado, parsley, cocktail sauce & a lemon wedge served in a butter lettuce cup to make it finger-friendly.

SALMON with TOMATO SALSA

Either salsa is great with Salmon, but we had a killer frost this week. A lot of green tomatoes were picked from the garden, resulting in this…

Green Juice

A boost of vitamins, enzymes and minerals. Give your body what it need and deserves! Drink this instead of breakfast or afternoon snack. It will…

Pears in Red Wine

This is a wonderful and delicious treat for any season and occasion! Many Blessings, Catherine xo

Curried Chicken Salad

A light and refreshing salad for a main dish, side salad, sandwich filling or cracker spread. Easy and quick to prepare.

Quick Tex-Mex Salad

Quick Tex-Mex Salad-is a delicious and easy10 minute dinner salad recipe. Main Ingredients: lettuce, avocado, onions, salsa, tortilla chips and…

Lemon Caper Asparagus

Fresh asparagus with an olive oil, lemon juice and caper vinaigrette; easy, healthy, low fat and delicious!