Quick and easy summer recipes with 500 or fewer calories costing more than $3 per serving

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CEVICHE! ~ Costa Rican Style

CEVICHE! ~ Costa Rican Style

My buddy, Ed, of Puerto Rican descent, spent his time in the Air Force in Central and South America. Ed's favorite dish: ceviche! He tells endless…

Amos Miller
Jan 2012
Professional
7 votes
113597 views
HCG Diet - Apple Chicken Salad

HCG Diet - Apple Chicken Salad

Recipe Source: http://hcg-diet-recipes.recipes-network.net

1st Place Recipes
Feb 2011
Intermediate
5 votes
33045 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
My Dry Rub

My Dry Rub

Its that time of year when the barbecue hits the grills & smokers and so I thought I'd post my favorite dry rub recipe. I only use this rub & a…

Amos Miller
Jun 2012
Professional
4 votes
16390 views
Simple Himalayan Salt Block Salmon

Simple Himalayan Salt Block Salmon

My wife got me a Himalayan Salt Block to try grilling on this summer. We made our first attempt last night…

John Spottiswood
Aug 2011
Advanced
4 votes
19480 views
Grilled Steak with Israeli - North African BBQ Rub

Grilled Steak with Israeli - North African BBQ Rub

Almost nothing tastes better on steak or lamb that is thick enough to slice than an Israeli or North African…

John Spottiswood
May 2009
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2 votes
10536 views
Chicken Teriyaki Stir Fry

Chicken Teriyaki Stir Fry

This recipe was featured in "30 Minute Meals" (Rachael Ray Magazine 6/15) and we agreed it's a keeper. I didn't meet the half hour timeline though,…

Salad Foodie
Sep 2015
Professional
1 vote
6300 views
Mom's Sangria

Mom's Sangria

Sangria always reminds me of Spain, a place where you can drink Sangria just about everywhere. A fruity, refreshing drink in the summer or any…

Micheline
Jul 2014
Intermediate
2 votes
7556 views
Baby Clams á la "Bulhão Pato"

Baby Clams á la "Bulhão Pato"

A very good and quick appetizer for those who like the taste of sea. Cook it for an informal meal as it is better eaten with your fingers. Choose…

Maria Luisa
Jun 2010
Advanced
1 vote
7925 views
Spinach Strawberry & Peach Salad

Spinach Strawberry & Peach Salad

Know what you eat: Spinach is an awesome source of vitamin C & iron as well as a powerful antioxidant and…

A2Z Healthy Vegetarian Cuisine
Mar 2010
Intermediate
1 vote
6707 views
Citrus Scallops

Citrus Scallops

The bright color of the red bell pepper and oranges, combined with lime juice; give these scallops a refreshing burst of flavor.

Robyn Savoie
Jan 2014
Advanced
1 vote
5721 views
Basil Pesto Spread

Basil Pesto Spread

Summer’s remaining basil harvest can become the makings of delicious pesto to serve on crackers or crusty bread. And it does freeze well too for…

Salad Foodie
Oct 2018
Professional
1 vote
3463 views
Steamed fish on Tofu

Steamed fish on Tofu

This is a great dish we adapted from a Sunset recipe. It's subtle not powerful, but if you've ever had a steamed fish in Hawaii (Ono, etc.) and…

John Spottiswood
Mar 2008
Advanced
3 votes
10345 views
Sole Piccata with Spinach

Sole Piccata with Spinach

This tasty piccata recipe can be made with any white fish...sole, flounder, tilapia, etc. It's simple and very fresh tasting. It goes great with…

Nancy Miyasaki
May 2009
Intermediate
3 votes
7001 views