American recipes with 500 or fewer calories costing more than $3 per serving

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Italian Spinach Soup

Italian Spinach Soup

Suprise, surprise. Another amazing recipe adapted from Marcella Hazan's Essential's of Italian Cooking. This is one of my bibles. Not only did I…

John Spottiswood
Oct 2009
Advanced
11 votes
39441 views
Tangy Blue Cheese, Fruit and Nut Appetizers

Tangy Blue Cheese, Fruit and Nut Appetizers

This is such a colorful appetizer. In reality, it's a deconstructed version of a very popular spinach salad,…

Kristi Rimkus
Mar 2010
Intermediate
3 votes
11858 views
HCG Diet - Apple Chicken Salad

HCG Diet - Apple Chicken Salad

Recipe Source: http://hcg-diet-recipes.recipes-network.net

1st Place Recipes
Feb 2011
Intermediate
5 votes
33045 views
Marinated Asparagus

Marinated Asparagus

This versatile recipe made with fresh asparagus can be made year around. Serve it cold or warm as side with any meal. My favorite way to serve…

Robyn Savoie
Feb 2014
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5 votes
13443 views
My Dry Rub

My Dry Rub

Its that time of year when the barbecue hits the grills & smokers and so I thought I'd post my favorite dry rub recipe. I only use this rub & a…

Amos Miller
Jun 2012
Professional
4 votes
16390 views
Flavorful Grilled Shrimp

Flavorful Grilled Shrimp

This is a classic grilled shrimp recipe originally from Craig Clairborne's NYT cookbook, then adapted by Ina Garten, and then finally perfected by…

John Spottiswood
Sep 2012
Advanced
8 votes
9181 views
Simple Himalayan Salt Block Salmon

Simple Himalayan Salt Block Salmon

My wife got me a Himalayan Salt Block to try grilling on this summer. We made our first attempt last night…

John Spottiswood
Aug 2011
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4 votes
19480 views
Biggest Loser Recipes - Apple Crumble

Biggest Loser Recipes - Apple Crumble

Tasty And Healthy Biggest Loser Apple Crumble From The Hit Show The Biggest Loser.

1st Place Recipes
Jun 2011
Intermediate
2 votes
16276 views
Skillet Chocolate Fudge Candy

Skillet Chocolate Fudge Candy

A quick and easy chocolate fudge candy made in an electric skillet. This is from an Indiana Public Service Electric Co. brochure from 1977.…

Julia Ann Souders
Dec 2014
Intermediate
1 vote
7377 views
Grilled Salmon and Pineapple with Avocado salsa

Grilled Salmon and Pineapple with Avocado salsa

None of our kids thought they were going to like the grilled pineapple in this recipe, but they all ended up…

John Spottiswood
Feb 2015
Advanced
1 vote
6884 views
Spinach Strawberry & Peach Salad

Spinach Strawberry & Peach Salad

Know what you eat: Spinach is an awesome source of vitamin C & iron as well as a powerful antioxidant and…

A2Z Healthy Vegetarian Cuisine
Mar 2010
Intermediate
1 vote
6707 views
Sauteed Pineapple Salad

Sauteed Pineapple Salad

Delicious sauteed pineapple slices with a hint of cinnamon and sugar, served on a bed of fresh green lettuce and sprinkled with grated cheddar…

Wendi Taylor
Nov 2012
Professional
1 vote
4039 views
Citrus Scallops

Citrus Scallops

The bright color of the red bell pepper and oranges, combined with lime juice; give these scallops a refreshing burst of flavor.

Robyn Savoie
Jan 2014
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1 vote
5721 views
Easy Baked Salmon

Easy Baked Salmon

Easy Baked Salmon is a delicous, easy and quick recipe that takes only 10 minutes to cook. Seasoned with salt, onion powder and dill. It takes only…

RecipeKing
Dec 2014
Intermediate
2 votes
7107 views
Caribbean Peas & Rice

Caribbean Peas & Rice

This popular dish throughout the Caribbean is similar to red beans and rice, but made with a few more spices and with crowder, pidgeon, or…

John Spottiswood
Oct 2009
Advanced
1 vote
4960 views