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

Mexican Charra Beans

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

Garlic

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

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,…

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…

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.

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…

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…

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…

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!

Braised Veal Chops

Peanut Butter & Banana Wrap Snack

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

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…

Crustless Spinach and Mushroom Quiche

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

Mother's Chicken Casserole

The title says it all!

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…