Quick and easy North american recipes with 500 or fewer calories

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Easy Cinnamon Rolls

Easy Cinnamon Rolls

Adapted from: Family Circle Recipes. These are easy and figure friendly cinnamon rolls. Enjoy with Love, Catherine

Catherine Pappas
Mar 2010
Intermediate
6 votes
13266 views
Zesty Rice & Barley

Zesty Rice & Barley

This dish is easy and very impressive in taste. Enjoy with Love, Catherine

Catherine Pappas
Aug 2010
Intermediate
6 votes
7233 views
Camarones a la plancha - Shrimp on the griddle

Camarones a la plancha - Shrimp on the griddle

This is a delicious mexican shrimp dish that you'll find served in the lovely seaside restaurants along both of…

John Spottiswood
May 2012
Advanced
5 votes
11757 views
Veronica's Apple Pancakes

Veronica's Apple Pancakes

The perfect breakfast for the perfect morning!

Mary Shaldibina
Nov 2009
Intermediate
5 votes
4805 views
Neiman Marcus Chocolate Chip Cookie

Neiman Marcus Chocolate Chip Cookie

I have a number of great chocolate chip cookie recipes. This is probably my kids' favorite. I'm not sure it's…

Nancy Miyasaki
Dec 2010
Intermediate
5 votes
9610 views
Creole Pralines

Creole Pralines

Better than a cookie (sorry bakers, but this is a Creole group) and with the true taste of New Orleans, Creole Pralines are one of the signature…

Amos Miller
Feb 2011
Professional
5 votes
10219 views
Everything Goes Oatmeal Coookies

Everything Goes Oatmeal Coookies

This is an original recipe. I was making them, years ago, because my children wanted a "loaded" oatmeal cookie…

J. Gino Genovesi
Dec 2013
Professional
5 votes
17998 views
Spinach Strawberry Salad

Spinach Strawberry Salad

This is an unusual blend of ingredients but they work so well together making it a wonderful, healthy salad. It's a summer salad so file it - then…

Rich H
Feb 2010
Intermediate
5 votes
8400 views
Chili Roasted Potatoes

Chili Roasted Potatoes

These are super simple and really tasty. If you like roasted potatoes, but are looking for something a little different, give these a try. I…

Nancy Miyasaki
Sep 2010
Intermediate
5 votes
3446 views
Buttermilk and Butter Biscuits - with Attitude!

Buttermilk and Butter Biscuits - with Attitude!

Playing with a biscuit recipe one day I pondered…..what if I subbed butter for the shortening and added some…

Salad Foodie
Oct 2011
Professional
5 votes
10953 views
Ground Beef Soup

Ground Beef Soup

Simple. Healthy. Hearty. Delicious. What more can one ask for? *** Variations **** Try using ground turkey, ground chicken, or even crumbled…

Wendi Taylor
Jan 2013
Professional
5 votes
9650 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
Advanced
5 votes
13443 views
Creamy Cucumber Salad

Creamy Cucumber Salad

This refreshing salad is a departure from traditional marinated cucumbers, and perfect for summer cookouts and picnics. Cucumbers may be peeled or…

Salad Foodie
Aug 2014
Professional
6 votes
9569 views
Strawberry Pie

Strawberry Pie

I've made this pie every summer since I was 10. The crust is a little salty which is a nice accompaniment to the sweet strawberries. Everyone…

Aspen Lee-Moulden
Jun 2008
Intermediate
5 votes
17700 views
Flavorful Bean Burritos

Flavorful Bean Burritos

This easy and tender entree bursts with flavor, thanks to spices, tomatoes and cream cheese filling.

Mary Shaldibina
Dec 2009
Intermediate
5 votes
5649 views