Kid friendly North american recipes costing less than $2.5 per serving added by professional chefs

No Bake Cookie Pie Crust

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

Tempting Chex Mix

Today, there are a variety of mixes on the market, including tastes of peppers and a variety of vegetables. The original recipe for Chex Mix was…

Quick Meatloaf & Potatoes

Start to finish this can be on the table in 30 minutes, which represents 15 minutes of prep and 15 minutes cook time in the microwave. This…

Jackfruit Macaroons

Granny Smith's Apple Pandowdy

Makes your eyes bug out & your stomach say "Howdy!" Fusion can be confusin', so let's get back to an ol' timey American dessert, not found on menus…

Chuckwagon Cornbread

Bake this recipe in a baking pan or skillet. Add a bit more sugar, if you have a sweet tooth. If presentation isn't important, I usually pour the…

Citrus Salsa

Guaranteed to brighten your taste buds, this salsa makes a healthful snack or appetizer, and is delicious as a topping for fish or fish tacos. No…

Whole Wheat Flax Yam Biscuits

A very Moist Slightly Sweet Biscuit. Goes Great with Chili and Stews

Fabulous 3 Cherry Pie

Most folks don't have the luxury of owning a personal cherry orchard, so I modified this recipe using ingredients available at most stores.…

Zucchini Chocolate Cake - Solar Baked! with conventional oven option

One of my absolute favorites and most requested cake recipes is this yummy…

Buttermilk Biscuits

Breakfast is better with biscuits, especially these.

Fudge Pie

Easy, yummy rich pie. Use a store-bought pie shell or see links below. Top with ice cream or Redi-Whip.

Homemade Ranch Dressing and Dip

This delicious dressing and dip (e.g. crudités, chicken wings) takes some prep time, but is so much better than bottled dressing, which has, to me,…

Skinny Matzo Ball Soup for Passover or Anytime

I bet you never thought matzo ball soup could be made skinny! The soup itself is usually low in calories and…

Spinach Casserole

Delicious side dish combining chopped spinach with a Parmesan cheese sauce.