Quick and easy American recipes costing less than $2.0 per serving

Amped Up Oatmeal

As a fan of oatmeal, but not a fan of plain, I decided to amp up the health factor by adding flavor, texture and fruit. Why not? We all know we're…

Easy No Bake Peanut Butter Bars

A Father's Day Favorite (but great for anytime) Recipe came from a friend but have made these and they are wonderful.

Fresh and Easy Grape Sherbet

Creole Seasoning

I love this on Hamburgers, chicken, and steak.

Sweet and Sour Dipping Sauce

Try this sauce with fried shrimp, bbq chicken wings, chicken fingers or nuggets. Copycat recipe.

Creole Salad Dressing

Good with Mesclun mix or Romaine.

Mug O' Brownie

For those nights when you know you'd eat the whole pan, this a good way to avoid doing that.

Microwave Fudge

Easy prep recipe for chocolate lovers.

Catalina Dressing

Great marinade for flank steak to be grilled, baked chicken (see links)or as a dressing for mixed green salads. Unfortunately, I just eat it with…

No Bake Cookie Pie Crust

Any cookies without filling will probably work - vanilla wafers, sugar, pecan sandies, etc.

Ron's Seriously Good Dried Beef and Cheese Dip

A favorite of mine made by a dog park buddy. Serve with Triscuits or buttter crackers. Stuff celery with it.

Banana Nut Appetizer

These quartered slices of fresh bananas with mayo and pecans make a delicious appetizer course for your holiday meal or dinner party.

In-a-Pinch Cranberry Sauce made from Dried Cranberries

I serve turkey year round but forget to keep canned cranberry sauce on hand; even when I do it's hard to use up…

Weight Watchers Kale Spinach and Apple Smoothie

A quick note in her original recipe she called for pears and almond milk. Thanks to Joy the Baker Points:…

Yogurt Cool Whip Fruit Dip