American recipes with 600 or more calories costing less than $2.0 per serving

Penne Pasta Salad

Great for picnics; leftovers hold for several days. Mix of garlic, lemon, olive oil, and feta cheese gives this a great flavor. Source: The…

Baked Cream Cheese Spaghetti Casserole

Grammy's Oil Pastry (from Betty Crocker)

My recipe seems to be a bit modified from others I see on-line. The quantities I use are for a double crust,…

Puppy Chow, Chex Muddy Buddies

A simple, easy sweet snack that is always a hit, and SO easy to make!

Pumpkins muffins with streusel and cream cheese drizzle

These are a copycat of dunkin donuts pumpkin muffins and were absolutely amazing!

Slow Cooker Beef Chuck Roast (with Carrots & Potatoes)

An easy cooking alternative for a tender beef roast and veggies slow cooked for hours. Its a favorite of ours.

Chocolate Rum Pecan Pound Cake

Let us celebrate holiday baking with this incredible chocolate pound cake. It’s great for holiday entertaining since it makes such a striking…

Original Nestle Toll House Chocolate Chip Cookies

Yummy chocolate chip cookie

Extra Crispy Baked French Fries

We experimented with things overdue (but still edible of course) in our pantry when deciding what to give the kids for their afternoon snack. Upon…

Cranberry, Kale and Cornbread Dressing

This dressing is so good and pretty that you will want to make it again and again, even if it isn't…

Alton Brown Lentil Soup

I adapted this recipe from one by Alton Brown. I added spinach, potatoes, and scallions and removed grains of paradise. Our whole family really…

Applesauce Cake Made From Scratch

This cake has become a family tradition during the holidays. I look forward to Christmas just to eat this…

Baked Scotch Eggs

Buttermilk Banana Bread

I've made dozens of different types of banana bread, and this is one of my favorites. Our kids devoured it! My oldest told me "this is the best…

Easiest Pie Crust Ever Made (from the 1940's from scratch)

This recipe makes a great pie crust recipe and pre-dates "Ready Made" crust products. Enjoy!!