Kid friendly American recipes with 500 or fewer calories

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Sugar Donut Muffins

Sugar Donut Muffins

A soft and tender cake muffin with a crusty coating of sugar on the outside that will melt in your mouth like a little bite of heaven.

Reeni
Feb 2010
Intermediate
21 votes
16584 views
Macaroni & Cheese

Macaroni & Cheese

This is true comfort food. Enjoy with Love, Catherine

Catherine Pappas
Oct 2010
Intermediate
2 votes
2161 views
Chocolate Gobs

Chocolate Gobs

I love making these during the summer to give my kids a sweet treat. Just wrap them in plastic wrap and store in the frigde. The kids will love…

Jennifer Sikora
Jun 2011
Advanced
2 votes
10286 views
Garbage Salad (not really)

Garbage Salad (not really)

This salad will make the meal, or be the meal. Broccoli, oranges, almonds, raisins, mushrooms, onion & bacon - and a fabulous classic sweet & tangy…

Amos Miller
Dec 2011
Professional
4 votes
13923 views
After Thanksgiving Turkey Noodle Soup

After Thanksgiving Turkey Noodle Soup

There's nothing better than a basic Turkey noodle soup. We all look forward to this after Thanksgiving. This…

Denise Sherin
Dec 2014
Advanced
1 vote
9134 views
Banana Pudding Pizza

Banana Pudding Pizza

If you are a lover of the Southern dessert “banana pudding”, you will love this dessert pizza. Nothing is better than a big bowl of the traditional…

Carolinaheartstrings
Aug 2013
Intermediate
2 votes
7027 views
Beer Battered French Fried Onion Rings

Beer Battered French Fried Onion Rings

When the Vidalia onions come into season, I make a batch or two of this and freeze them for later use. See…

Robyn Savoie
Sep 2013
Advanced
1 vote
13990 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
Hala Kahiki Chili - Pineapple Chili

Hala Kahiki Chili - Pineapple Chili

Hala Kahiki means Pineapple, this is a tropical pineapple chili. It's a nice change from regular chili. It…

Denise Sherin
Mar 2014
Advanced
1 vote
7475 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
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
BBQ Sauce 101

BBQ Sauce 101

This is a delicious on its own basic bbq sauce that you can easily tweak. To experiment, divide it in 4 parts, and add different ingredients to…

myra byanka
Apr 2012
Professional
4 votes
7583 views
Garlic Buttermilk Dinner Rolls

Garlic Buttermilk Dinner Rolls

Wonderful recipe for dinner rolls slathered with garlic parsley butter before serving. Make them any shape you want, such as knots, crescents, or…

myra byanka
Jul 2012
Professional
4 votes
8006 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