North american summer recipes with 500 or fewer calories costing less than $1.5 per serving

Mac & Cheese

PA pickles

This is a recipe my dad used to make in the summer. I completely forgot about it until recently when I went back to my hometown and was served it…

Grilled Swordfish with Eggplant-Tomato Relish

Good for summer entertaining

Mediterranean Steak Ragu

Beef is joined with flavors of the Mediterranean and blissfully simmered into taste-bud matrimony. Garam Masala makes a simple yet outspoken…

Frothy Orange Drink

I originally found this quick & easy recipe in a cooking magazine called Taste of Home's Quick Cooking. It was a good publication but I think…

Suprise Cheesecake

Grape and Corn Relish

Sweet and savory relish that is beautiful to look at and has a fresh, slightly spicy flavor. The sweetness of the grapes and corn contrast with the…

My Orange Salad

Super simple dessert salad for a hot summer night!

Pineapple Heaven

My boyfriends grandmother introduced me to this recipe. I adore it! It is so simple, even your children can help.

Sausage Cheddar Balls

Tropical Snowdrops

The dried fruit can be anything you'd like, that's "Tropical". Cashews are also good to use....

Ricotta-Portabella Stuffed Tomatoes

A delicious savory appetizer...vine-ripened tomatoes are best for this recipe.

Pineapple & Stone Fruit Salad

Similar to an Ambrosia salad, this simple summer salad is made with a variety of stone fruits and pineapple. The addition of coconut oil and…

Peanut Butter Chicken Wings

Delicious! The spicy sauce gets an Asian influence from peanut butter. These fast and easy baked wings will be a hit at any party or celebration!…

Ricotta Stuffed Yellow Squash