American summer recipes with 500 or fewer calories costing less than $0.5 per serving

Molasses Cookies

A modernized version of my grandmother's (Eva M. Koehler) molasses cookies--without the pearl ash. One of the great cookie treats of all time.…

Favorite Creamy Coleslaw

For me, this has just the right balance of slaw to dressing. A true creamy slaw delight. Keep in mind this produces a VERY creamy version…

Better Than Sex Brownies

I LOVE LOVE LOVE to BAKE!!! It is almost certainly the primarily favored thing I share from my kitchen. This recipe is fairly easy to make even for…

FRESH APPLE CAKE

I love this cake. Anything with fruit and nuts is wonderful as far as I'm concerned. This cake is great without frosting, however, if you wish,…

Original Flax Honey Butter

This is an amazing spread packed with vitamins, minerals, and anti-oxidants that will become a staple in a nutritious diet. The powerful benefits…

Easy Strawberry Jam Filled Cookies

This recipe has cream cheese in the dough. Makes the dough smooth and rich tasting. I like making these with…

Aunt Betty's Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars

To be honest with you, my aunt’s recipe was chocolate chip cookies, not bars, but I decided to make them into…

No Bake Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies

One of my favorites growing up. One of my favorites still. One of my family's favorites. It will soon be one of…

Strawberry Swirl

When I was in junior high, my Home Ec teacher taught us this recipe...and I love it still! I have to say, it's by far the best thing I learned that…

Parmesan-Thyme Garlic Knots

These garlic knots are to die for. They are slightly crunchy on the outside, soft on the inside and packed with amazing flavor.

nutella banana brownies

so moist and so good

Oh the pretty little Puff Pastry Cream Puffs!

Pretty doesn't mean you have to be difficult! These little bite size cream puffs go from kitchen to belly in no…

Savory Baked Sweet Corn

A farm dish makes it to the city table. Use fresh sweet corn for a tasty creamy hot side dish with fried chicken and green beans. ©2007-2014…

Grandma Lucky's Banana Bread

Grandma Lucky's Banana Bread Muffins on her dining room table My Grandma Lucky's Banana Bread Recipe I've tried many different variations of…

Jalapeno Corn Muffins