Main dish, 400 or fewer calories Recetas

Kofta (Kafta) Pita Sandwich

Kofta is a recipe taught to me by Ahmad, a young man who lived with our family for two years. Kafta and Ahmad's Tabouli have become Middle Eastern…

Weir Dough for Pizza

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…

Psari Plaki

I copied this from The Essential Mediterranean Cookbook. I only changed it slightly.

Belgian Leek Tart with aged Goat Cheese

www.epicurious.com slight variation ... purchased pillsbury crust any goat cheese in combination with any…

Cashew Chicken Lettuce Wraps

Sweet and delicious.

Zucchini Smeriato ( Scalloped Zucchini)

There are many zucchini recipes, but this is one that I kinda made up. It is nourishing, a good Lenten dish…

Seafood Paella

Meat-filled Dinner Pastries

Delicious biscuit dough pastries stuffed with a hearty blend of ground beef, vegetables, potatoes, and seasonings. Recipe makes six large entree…

The Best Barbecued Chicken Ever With an Amazing Homemade Sauce

Look no further...What makes this chicken the best is the incredible sauce! We’ve shared other homemade BBQ…

Vegetable Lasagna

Lasagna laced with garden vegetables and whole wheat noodles makes a healthier pasta alternative to traditional lasagna. Don’t let the list of…

Spiced Chipotle Honey Chicken Breasts with Sweet Potatoes

courtesy from In the Kitchen with a Good Appetite, by Melissa Clark and http://www.pink-parsley.com/…

Ham & Cabbage Hash

This is a fast dinner-in-a-skillet recipe, and a good way to use up leftover ham or roast beef. Lots of vegetables make the meat go further and keep…

Salmon Patties Like Mom’s - well sorta!

My siblings and I just loved salmon patties in the “good old days.” Mom was in the workforce so the pantry was…

Elegant Shrimp Scampi Pasta Lightened Up

For a romantic dinner, try this superb shrimp, sauteed in a buttery, garlic and lemon wine sauce. It doesn’t…