Kid friendly North american summer recipes with 500 or fewer calories costing less than $0.5 per serving

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Mexican Black Bean and Corn Salad

Mexican Black Bean and Corn Salad

This is a great side dish for picnics and outdoor parties since there is no mayo in it. The cilantro, fresh…

Denise Sherin
Apr 2015
Advanced
1 vote
5966 views
Herbed Dip

Herbed Dip

This is my favourite low calorie, fat free, savoury, all purpose dip. You can use it on baked potatoes or as a chip dip or as a dip for fresh…

Micheline
Apr 2011
Intermediate
2 votes
8954 views
Carrot Cake Sandwich Cookies

Carrot Cake Sandwich Cookies

*Using shortening instead of butter produces a thicker more ‘cake-like’ cookie. Don’t use margarine or butter substitutes!

Mary Joseph
Jan 2011
Advanced
1 vote
4510 views
The Best Barbecued Chicken With an Amazing Homemade Sauce

The Best Barbecued Chicken With an Amazing Homemade Sauce

What makes this chicken de-licious is the fabulous homemade sauce! It’s sweet and a little spicy. You’ll…

Skinny Kitchen with Nancy Fox
Aug 2013
Professional
0 votes
7025 views
Green tomato muffins

Green tomato muffins

Your green tomatoes will not have time to ripen. Use them to make these delicious, healthy muffins your whole family will love.

Micheline
Oct 2015
Intermediate
1 vote
4594 views
Orange Sauce (for cooked carrots)

Orange Sauce (for cooked carrots)

Are you tired of serving plain carrots? This is an excellent sweet sauce you can serve on top of cooked…

Micheline
Sep 2010
Intermediate
2 votes
10359 views
Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Granola Bars

Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Granola Bars

A nice breakfast bar or snack, these granola bars start with ready-made granola to save time. Make them chewy…

Salad Foodie
Jul 2013
Professional
1 vote
7776 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
Caprese Galette

Caprese Galette

The cornmeal crust is the perfect stage for summer fresh tomatoes.

Terri Schlather
Sep 2012
Advanced
1 vote
2368 views
Whole Wheat Buttermilk Pancake Recipe

Whole Wheat Buttermilk Pancake Recipe

Whole Wheat Buttermilk Pancake Recipe is always my brunch time favourite, served with variety fresh fruits,…

Hina Gujral
Aug 2015
Advanced
1 vote
3848 views
Baked Cheese & Olive & Pepper Warm Dip

Baked Cheese & Olive & Pepper Warm Dip

Delicious warm dip for any get together, serve with crackers or chips.

"Cheffie Cooks"
Apr 2016
Advanced
1 vote
1672 views
Homemade Chocolate Milk Shakes

Homemade Chocolate Milk Shakes

A frugal way to make a homemade chocolate milk shake when you don't have any ice cream on hand. You will not believe how delicious these shakes are!

Jennifer Sikora
Jun 2011
Advanced
2 votes
4359 views
Pumpkin Cranberry Nut Granola

Pumpkin Cranberry Nut Granola

Need a last-minute food gift or host gift idea? This makes, bakes, cools and can be bagged within an hour! Use as a topping on yogurt, ice cream,…

Salad Foodie
Dec 2013
Professional
1 vote
5129 views
Lemonade Syrup Base

Lemonade Syrup Base

When there's several lemons to either use up or lose out, make Lemonade Syrup Base. This recipe is from Sunkist and I have made it for years and…

Salad Foodie
Jul 2011
Professional
3 votes
8921 views