American summer recipes with 400 or fewer calories costing less than $2.5 per serving

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Eric's Peach Cobbler

Eric's Peach Cobbler

This is a simple, caky cobbler that can be made with any seasonal fruit. I happen to think it goes best with peaches. In a pinch, you can even…

Now We're Cooking!
May 2010
Intermediate
1 vote
2820 views
Bean Soup, a Simple One

Bean Soup, a Simple One

This is a crock pot soup, so you can just soak the beans over night, then add all the ingredients. Let the crock pot do the rest. I chose the…

Dave McFarland
Aug 2010
Advanced
1 vote
2369 views
Nectarine-Raspberry Crisp with Spiced-Oatmeal Crumb Topping

Nectarine-Raspberry Crisp with Spiced-Oatmeal Crumb Topping

A great way to use seasonal fruit - sweet, tart and the cardamom....Mmmmm

Mary Matlack
Sep 2010
Intermediate
1 vote
1394 views
Chicken & Rice Puffs

Chicken & Rice Puffs

Great for any wedding or cocktail party

Chef Smith
Sep 2010
Professional
1 vote
1976 views
Beer Grilled Pork Chops

Beer Grilled Pork Chops

Chef Smith
Nov 2010
Professional
1 vote
3712 views
Golden Bacon Cornbread

Golden Bacon Cornbread

Chef Smith
Feb 2011
Professional
1 vote
1661 views
Peanut Butter Pie

Peanut Butter Pie

Chef Smith
May 2011
Professional
1 vote
2245 views
Tropical Smoothie

Tropical Smoothie

This smoothie is great for during the summer or winter, spring or fall. It feels like you are in paradise. (NOTE: Does not actually take you to the…

Andrew Gluntz
Dec 2011
Advanced
1 vote
1793 views
EGGPLANT PASTA SALAD

EGGPLANT PASTA SALAD

Linda Oefelein
Feb 2012
Professional
1 vote
1339 views
Yummy Baked Chicken Thighs

Yummy Baked Chicken Thighs

I made this chicken recipe tonight using a number of sources for ideas and ended up making baked chicken thighs that were absolutely delish! The…

Adam Janowski
Mar 2017
Intermediate
1 vote
1122 views
Cherry Dessert

Cherry Dessert

viper
Jul 2017
Intermediate
1 vote
1014 views
Sausage-Bacon-Apricot Kabobs

Sausage-Bacon-Apricot Kabobs

Chef Smith
Sep 2010
Professional
1 vote
2226 views
Seafood Canape

Seafood Canape

Chef Smith
Sep 2010
Professional
1 vote
1934 views
Jan's Chicago Chili

Jan's Chicago Chili

I have tweaked and developed this recipe over 30 years. I think you will love it, as does all my family. It is a complete, healthy and satisfying…

Janus Meyer Fanning
Jul 2011
Intermediate
1 vote
3062 views
Strawberry Almond Cupcakes

Strawberry Almond Cupcakes

Strawberry Cupcakes with a hint of almond topped with an Almond Buttercream Frosting

Erin S
Aug 2011
Intermediate
2 votes
2240 views