American recipes with 600 or more calories costing more than $3 per serving

Cedar-Plank Salmon

Baked Spare Ribs!!!

Remember to be patient when cooking this and the results will be rewarding! With Love, Catherine xo

Nu-wave Bread Crumb Chicken for Nuwave oven

This is an easy and tasty dish that cooks well in a Nuwave oven.

Beef & Lentil Stew

The cold weather called for stew today. My good friend Brian made a great one. Adding the ginger was an inspiration and it brought everything…

My favorite Stuffing without Meat

This is a wonderful stuffing recipe that is adapted from one by James Beard. It is truly delicious! You could…

Sweet Potato Bourbon Casserole Recipe

I made this for Thanksgiving in the place of the usual sweet potatoes with marshmallows. I will NEVER go back…

Homemade Chicken, Sausage, & Shrimp Gumbo for Beginners

Everyone loves Gumbo. No one likes to make it. But really, it isn't that difficult. I developed this…

Buttermilk Biscuits

These biscuits are amazing! I make them all the time. They're good for everything. Add a little sugar and they make amazing shortcakes. They can…

Classic Vanilla-Orange Sugar Cookies

Pigs In A Blanket - Fast & Easy

A quick & easy way to make this kid-friendly breakfast classic. Variations: You can add a slice of your favorite cheese with each sausage before…

Broccoli Cheese Rice Casserole

A delicious rice dish that is easy to make and goes well with any type of baked, grilled or barbecued meat. A good way to sneak in vegetables to…

Banana Split Pops

This king of pops is based on the classic flavors of a banana split. Traditionally, the banana is split lengthwise, but I put the banana on the pop…

Edamame Salad

Wow....this salad was my summers all time favorite hit! Everyone asked for the recipe!

Grilled Catfish with Red Rice and Lemon Butter

This is a truly delicious meal. Our kids loved it as much as we did. We made a version of the fish with Lemon…

Texas Style Pinto Beans

Slightly spicy cumin, cilantro and jalapenos lend a Southwestern Tex/Mex flair to tender pinto beans in this recipe. I've added a ham hock and/or…