American recipes with 500 or fewer calories

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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
Oven Roasted Turkey Breast

Oven Roasted Turkey Breast

Redneck Mike
Nov 2016
Advanced
1 vote
3526 views
Half & Half Whole Wheat Bread (Machine or Hand-made)

Half & Half Whole Wheat Bread (Machine or Hand-made)

Well it's NEARLY half and half (whole wheat flour and white bread flour.) This makes a 2-pound loaf of bread…

Salad Foodie
Jan 2021
Professional
2 votes
711 views
Crock Pot Corn Pudding

Crock Pot Corn Pudding

This is a Southern favorite that is a great side dish for tailgating, a BBQ, holiday dinner or pot luck. If you’ve never had corn pudding, give it…

Carolinaheartstrings
Oct 2012
Intermediate
1 vote
10754 views
Stuffed Mushrooms with Feta & Spinach

Stuffed Mushrooms with Feta & Spinach

I adapted these mushrooms from a bon appetit recipe. They are delicious and always a crowd pleaser. They have…

david spottiswood
Apr 2008
Intermediate
8 votes
39688 views
Million Dollar Cake

Million Dollar Cake

This is a light and refreshing summery cake. Makes use of mandarin oranges which is a deviation from many cake recipes.

Now We're Cooking!
May 2010
Intermediate
2 votes
8837 views
Zucchini Chocolate Cake

Zucchini Chocolate Cake

If there's a most-requested recipe for my year this would be it. Mini-chocolate chips and chopped pecans serve as the "frosting" for this cake. I…

Salad Foodie
Sep 2011
Professional
3 votes
6819 views
Multi-Grain Bread (Bread Machine or Conventional)

Multi-Grain Bread (Bread Machine or Conventional)

An all-around favorite in our family. Serve with homemade soup, use for grilled sandwiches and as toast. The…

Salad Foodie
Dec 2011
Professional
2 votes
17165 views
Scalloped Potatoes ~ Microwave Quick!

Scalloped Potatoes ~ Microwave Quick!

Scalloped potatoes cooked in 12 minutes? Compare that to the hour-and-a-half baking time most scalloped potato…

Salad Foodie
Jan 2013
Professional
2 votes
16679 views
Bobby Lovera's Sunday Gravy

Bobby Lovera's Sunday Gravy

Use Fresh Tomatoes...no excuses. Takes at least 6 hours.

Bobby Lovera
Jan 2014
Professional
3 votes
13280 views
Mashed Potato Casserole

Mashed Potato Casserole

Mashed Potato Casserole is an easy, delicious, creamy, cheesy potato side dish especially suited for a holiday or large gathering. Loaded with sour…

RecipeKing
Nov 2014
Intermediate
1 vote
9514 views
easy Turkey Gravy

easy Turkey Gravy

Easy Turkey Gravy is a delicious, easy and quick (15) minute recipe for your Thanksgiving and/or Christmas holiday meal. It will come out perfect…

RecipeKing
Dec 2015
Intermediate
1 vote
5620 views
Louisiana Cornbread Stuffing

Louisiana Cornbread Stuffing

This is a pretty spicy stuffing for those looking to add a little kick to their Thanksgiving dinner. It is delicious. I would recommend trying it…

John Spottiswood
Nov 2009
Advanced
4 votes
11409 views
Scallops & Shrimp with Yellow Rice

Scallops & Shrimp with Yellow Rice

Bright, colorful and weeknight simple, this seafood entree is special enough for company, too.

Mary Shaldibina
Dec 2009
Intermediate
2 votes
8316 views
Strawberry and Rhubarb Tapioca Pudding

Strawberry and Rhubarb Tapioca Pudding

A delightful tapioca pudding for a special occasion. So ruby-red pretty, and with a small scoop of vanilla ice…

Salad Foodie
Aug 2011
Professional
2 votes
10052 views