American summer recipes with 500 or fewer calories costing less than $1.5 per serving

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Yellow Squash Cornbread

Yellow Squash Cornbread

An easy way to sneak veggies in your child's meals. Moist, delicious, cheesy cornbread with a healthy twist-Squash!

threedietsonedinner
Apr 2012
Intermediate
1 vote
8696 views
Glorified Rice

Glorified Rice

This is an Amish dessert sometimes called Heavenly rice. It light and popular with all ages. Great potluck dessert.

Denise Sherin
Mar 2014
Advanced
1 vote
4077 views
Smoked Gouda Mac and Cheese

Smoked Gouda Mac and Cheese

Everyone will thank you for this one make double if you have big eaters this has never failed me .... This is a very heavy, creamy filling side…

dp
Dec 2009
Professional
4 votes
24153 views
Biggest Loser Mixed Berry Smoothie

Biggest Loser Mixed Berry Smoothie

A Delicious And Healthy Biggest Loser Mixed Berry Smoothie Recipe To Get The Day Started.

Recipe Kitchen
May 2011
Advanced
4 votes
14273 views
Broccoli and Cauliflower Salad with Red Grapes

Broccoli and Cauliflower Salad with Red Grapes

This salad has been to as many family gatherings as I have! It holds well...and leftovers are still tasty a day…

Robyn Savoie
Dec 2013
Advanced
2 votes
7145 views
Traditional Deviled Eggs

Traditional Deviled Eggs

Betty Crocker Inspired Deviled Eggs - perfect for summer!

brady evans
Feb 2010
Intermediate
1 vote
4711 views
Pink Lemonade Poke Cake

Pink Lemonade Poke Cake

Cake mix recipe for a party cake for kids, bridal or baby shower. Decorate with sprinkles, strawberries, raspberries, or pink sugar.

myra byanka
May 2012
Professional
1 vote
8824 views
Cool and Creamy Ranch Cucumber Salad

Cool and Creamy Ranch Cucumber Salad

This is a simple as 1-2-3. Only a few ingredients and a quick 30 minute chill and you are good to go. Great…

Denise Sherin
Aug 2015
Advanced
1 vote
7988 views
Savory Meatloaf with Zucchini

Savory Meatloaf with Zucchini

In planning a birthday dinner for a mutual friend, a fellow-foodie and I devised this juicy meatloaf with prominent herb flavors. We started with 3…

Salad Foodie
Oct 2011
Professional
3 votes
15922 views
Cooler Corn

Cooler Corn

Large gatherings of people who like corn on the cob requires a couple of lobster pots or a wash tub and a lot of boiling water and patience. Not…

Glenn
Mar 2013
Beginner
1 vote
22927 views
Cucumber Salad (vinegar style)

Cucumber Salad (vinegar style)

My mom's been making this since we were little, it so refreshing in the summer time. It's basic and simple and great at picnics and bbq's and with…

Denise Sherin
Mar 2014
Advanced
2 votes
13042 views
Chicken Kabobs

Chicken Kabobs

These kabobs are colorful, tasty, and make a great dish for any summertime party.

Kelsey Martin
Jun 2008
Intermediate
6 votes
40955 views
French Rice Salad

French Rice Salad

This is a light and flavorful as a main dish or side dish. It's a perfect side for any grilled meat or fish.

Nancy Miyasaki
Oct 2009
Intermediate
5 votes
15746 views
Southwestern Shell Pasta Salad

Southwestern Shell Pasta Salad

Chop, chop, chop and get your frustrations out making this pasta salad with south-of-the-border appeal. Choose your heat level by amount of peppers,…

Salad Foodie
Dec 2012
Professional
4 votes
10029 views