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Under 500 Calories

Image of parmesan baked cod.

Parmesan Baked Cod Recipe with Lemon
January 6, 2020
Image of ham and cheese sliders being taken out of a pan.

Best Ham and Cheese Sliders Recipe
December 18, 2019
Image of butternut squash crostini topped with pomegranate and pepitas.

Butternut Squash Crostini with Ricotta
December 13, 2019
Image of the best tomato bruschetta recipe in a bowl served with crostini.

Tomato Bruschetta Recipe – How to Make Bruschetta
December 10, 2019
Image of vegan sweet potato tacos on a platter with charred corn, onions and cilantro, and avocado. A glass of beer sits next to the platter.

Crispy Sweet Potato Tacos – Vegan
November 13, 2019
Add this beautiful jewel toned side to your holiday menu!  Cranberry sauce with roasted grapes, apples, and shallots provides a burst of flavor, both sweet and savory, that is unforgettable. 

Cranberry Sauce with Roasted Grapes, Apples, and Shallots
November 11, 2019
Cheesy brussels sprouts gratin with a spoon scooping out one big cheesy scoop.

Cheesy Brussels Sprouts au Gratin
November 6, 2019
Tender, roasted chicken thighs nestled in a bed of rice, black beans, and peppers, gently seasoned with cumin and topped with a fresh pineapple salsa. I'm sure you'll love this one pan Cuban chicken and rice as much as I do!

One Pan Cuban Chicken and Rice
November 4, 2019
Image of a bowl of cinnamon applesauce, shot from above.

Instant Pot Applesauce Recipe
October 25, 2019
So creamy and satisfying, this carrot ginger soup made with coconut milk will warm you up inside and out, and at 100 calories per serving, you won't have to feel guilty about eating it. 

Carrot Ginger Soup Recipe – Vegan & Whole30
October 23, 2019
Close up photo of skillet lasagna

Easy Skillet Lasagna – One Pan!
October 21, 2019
Image of pressure cooker white chili in a black bowl with garnishes.

Instant Pot White Chicken Chili
September 30, 2019
Pizza, spaghetti, and squash? Sounds unlikely, but wait for the explosion of flavor when you try this surprisingly easy pizza stuffed spaghetti squash!

Pizza Stuffed Spaghetti Squash
September 23, 2019
Crockpot glazed carrots in a white slow cooker, with a wooden spoon. Parsley is sprinkled on top.

Crockpot Carrots with Cinnamon Glaze
September 18, 2019
Image of homemade refrigerator dill pickles in a jar. Two jars in the background. Sprigs of dill also pictured.

Refrigerator Dill Pickles – Quick and Easy
September 9, 2019
Collage image of homemade salad dressing recipes

The Best Salad Dressing Recipes
June 17, 2019
image of brushetta chicken with grill marks and bruschetta topping. Chicken is in a grill pan with two more chicken breasts.

Bruschetta Chicken Recipe
June 10, 2019
Overhead view of spices in a white bowl.

Chili Seasoning Recipe
April 16, 2019
Image of Crispy Chickpeas on a baking sheet

Crispy Chickpeas
January 14, 2019
Grilled chicken breasts on a wooden cutting board. Chicken breast in the foreground is sliced.

Tequila Lime Chicken Marinade
September 17, 2018
Chicken mixed with yogurt and dill on a split open croissant with greens.

Dill Chicken Salad – Healthy and Easy!
September 12, 2018
Zucchini noodle salad in white bowl with tomatoes, feta, and beans.

Zucchini Noodle Salad with Beans, Feta, and Lemon
September 5, 2018
Photo of Onion Soup Mix in a bowl with a green spoon

Homemade Onion Soup Mix Recipe – with video
June 11, 2018
cilantro lime instant pot quinoa

Instant Pot Quinoa | Plain and Cilantro Lime Recipes
April 23, 2018

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