Quick and easy North american recipes with 500 or fewer calories costing less than $1.5 per serving

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Blender Banana Cake

Blender Banana Cake

Title says it all. This is easy and a good idea for kids in the kitchen. I have added some lavender flowers (about 1T) to the batter with lovely…

Phyllis Smith
Feb 2013
Intermediate
1 vote
2179 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
No Bake Cookie Pie Crust

No Bake Cookie Pie Crust

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

myra byanka
Mar 2013
Professional
1 vote
4615 views
Chocolate Chocolate Chip Waffles

Chocolate Chocolate Chip Waffles

These dark and chocolaty waffles are devilishly rich but with the added oat bran, it offers a healthier version…

Geni
Mar 2013
Intermediate
1 vote
1742 views
"Ice Cream" Frosting

"Ice Cream" Frosting

I have made this many times and have had positive reactions, especially when people are told it is made with flour. It is easy to make; costs…

J. Gino Genovesi
Mar 2013
Professional
1 vote
3923 views
Apple, Cinnamon Rice Pudding

Apple, Cinnamon Rice Pudding

Rice pudding with twist. My husband's favourite dessert.

Micheline
Mar 2013
Intermediate
1 vote
7108 views
Hard Boiled Eggs for cooks who can't boil water

Hard Boiled Eggs for cooks who can't boil water

Forget the boiling water, colander, cracks and boil-outs. Hard "Boiled" Eggs made in the oven are easier,…

Glenn
Mar 2013
Beginner
1 vote
7132 views
Crockpot Pinto Beans

Crockpot Pinto Beans

Make these in the slow cooker, or stovetop, and bake some cornbread. Yum! Usually, I make pintos with tomato sauce, but chile sauce adds a nice…

myra byanka
Mar 2013
Professional
1 vote
3175 views
Microwave Fudge

Microwave Fudge

Easy prep recipe for chocolate lovers.

myra byanka
Mar 2013
Professional
1 vote
3361 views
Mexican Rice Pilaf

Mexican Rice Pilaf

Generally, Mexican cooks make this rice with fresh tomatoes, but ever the corner-cutter, I use petite diced, drained.

myra byanka
Mar 2013
Professional
1 vote
5477 views