North american recipes with 500 or fewer calories costing less than $3.0 per serving

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Mexican Charra Beans

Mexican Charra Beans

Very flavorful beans, slightly soupy. Frequently served as a side dish with a Mexican meal in many restaurants along the border.

Marlin Rinehart
Feb 2010
Intermediate
3 votes
5511 views
Garlic

Garlic

Just put the garlic cloves in the microwave for 10 seconds, skins fall right off~

Claudia lamascolo
Mar 2010
Professional
2 votes
2705 views
Apple Cake made from Apple Skin and Core Pulp

Apple Cake made from Apple Skin and Core Pulp

I teach a cooking class to teens and last week we made apple pies. I didn't want to compost all the peels,…

Jeani Coleman
Mar 2010
Advanced
1 vote
3567 views
Incredible Rum Punch

Incredible Rum Punch

This simple recipe was a HUGE hit at our last pool party. Once the guys got a sip of it, they finished off their beers and started drinking the…

Nancy Miyasaki
Jun 2010
Intermediate
3 votes
6245 views
Sloppy Sloppy Joes

Sloppy Sloppy Joes

These get really sloppy, but taste really good. The aroma brings everyone running to the table long before it is finished cooking.

Shawna Hill
Oct 2010
Advanced
2 votes
5255 views
Rice Krispy Treats

Rice Krispy Treats

Who doesn't like Rice Krispy Treats. I like making mine home made. I like to make really big pieces. The kind that could feed a whole family The…

Veronica Gantley
Nov 2010
Advanced
1 vote
5008 views
Pineapple upside downcake (off of Vegweb.com)

Pineapple upside downcake (off of Vegweb.com)

I will not kid you this cake is sweet! And for me that would have to be pretty sweet. but, my oldest son said…

Johanna Coursey
Feb 2011
Beginner
1 vote
2612 views
Rhubarb Cream Pie with Almond Crumb Crust

Rhubarb Cream Pie with Almond Crumb Crust

When I think of spring, I think of fresh wild asparagus, daffodils and tulips, and rhubarb. I don’t know why I…

Adam Janowski
Apr 2011
Intermediate
1 vote
2936 views
Oprah's Moscow Mule

Oprah's Moscow Mule

This is the recipe for the Moscow Mule cocktail Oprah served up while camping in Yosemite. Mix it up and make a toast to Oprah!

Nancy Miyasaki
May 2011
Intermediate
2 votes
5693 views
Braised Veal Chops

Braised Veal Chops

Dexie Jane Wharton
Jun 2011
Intermediate
1 vote
3100 views
Peanut Butter & Banana Wrap Snack

Peanut Butter & Banana Wrap Snack

A great anytime snack that children can either help make, or make themselves, depending on age. Each ingredient…

Salad Foodie
Jul 2011
Professional
1 vote
3006 views
World Famous Meatballs

World Famous Meatballs

Okay, so they're not really famous. They are, however, absolutely perfect. Try them for your next family dinner! Freeze any leftovers for an easy…

Schnoodle Soup
Oct 2011
Intermediate
1 vote
4134 views
Crustless Spinach and Mushroom Quiche

Crustless Spinach and Mushroom Quiche

Who needs a crust? This quiche is absolutely perfect "naked"!

Schnoodle Soup
Dec 2011
Intermediate
2 votes
4134 views
Mother's Chicken Casserole

Mother's Chicken Casserole

The title says it all!

David St. John
Dec 2011
Advanced
1 vote
5702 views
Butternut Squash and Apple Soup (with Pressure Cooker Option)

Butternut Squash and Apple Soup (with Pressure Cooker Option)

Inspired by a recipe from New Paradigm Cooking (Sandbach, Terranova and Ware), I chose to forego the cookbook’s…

Salad Foodie
Jan 2012
Professional
3 votes
7719 views