Kid friendly main dish recipes with 400 or fewer calories

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Leg of Lamb with Moroccan Seasonings

Leg of Lamb with Moroccan Seasonings

This was a wonderful leg of lamb that I cooked for a Holiday gathering this year. I took a base recipe for…

John Spottiswood
Dec 2010
Advanced
8 votes
10312 views
Top SF Chronicle Recipe: Pasta with Broccoli and Spicy Sausage

Top SF Chronicle Recipe: Pasta with Broccoli and Spicy Sausage

Our good friend Linda Hansen saved this top recipe from the SF Chronicle in 2004 and it has become one of her…

John Spottiswood
Apr 2011
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10 votes
7837 views
Ginger-Marinated Pork Tenderloin

Ginger-Marinated Pork Tenderloin

This pork tenderloin was super moist and was wonderful with the rich sauce over it. Our whole family loved it.…

Nancy Miyasaki
Nov 2011
Intermediate
7 votes
4908 views
Simple, Tasty and Skinny, Egg Salad Sandwich

Simple, Tasty and Skinny, Egg Salad Sandwich

Perfect to make with leftover eggs...There are dozens of ways to make egg salad but this one is my favorite!…

Skinny Kitchen with Nancy Fox
Apr 2012
Professional
2 votes
7282 views
Skinny Chicken Pot Pie

Skinny Chicken Pot Pie

It’s officially fall and it’s all about comfort foods. Chicken pot pie is considered the ultimate comfort food! It’s a savory pie filled with a…

Skinny Kitchen with Nancy Fox
Sep 2012
Professional
2 votes
9001 views
Spinach and Sausage Gnocchi

Spinach and Sausage Gnocchi

This is a delicious and beautiful dish. We just served it for a normal weeknight meal, but the presentation is such that it would be good for…

John Spottiswood
Feb 2015
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2 votes
5468 views
Sausage & Sauerkraut Baked Casserole

Sausage & Sauerkraut Baked Casserole

Great easy casserole any weeknight! My family loves this dish.

"Cheffie Cooks"
Sep 2016
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1 vote
2243 views
The Barefoot Contessa’s Recipe for Perfect Roast Turkey Made Skinny

The Barefoot Contessa’s Recipe for Perfect Roast Turkey Made Skinny

I love Ina Garten’s (Barefoot Contessa) recipe for roasting turkey. I…

Skinny Kitchen with Nancy Fox
Nov 2011
Professional
1 vote
8431 views
Oven Brisket with Au Jus

Oven Brisket with Au Jus

This brisket recipe makes a very flavorful natural gravy that can be used for French Dip Sandwiches, cheesesteaks, and other things. Since beef…

myra byanka
Mar 2012
Professional
1 vote
7660 views
Skinny Shredded Barbecue Chicken Sandwiches, No Crock Pot Needed

Skinny Shredded Barbecue Chicken Sandwiches, No Crock Pot Needed

I’ve trimmed the fat and calories by making the coleslaw with a skinny…

Skinny Kitchen with Nancy Fox
Aug 2012
Professional
1 vote
5917 views
No Peek Stew

No Peek Stew

One of the Cheater Recipes. I'll give you the basic and then tell you that I added a few things: carrots, celery, 1/2 a can of water (would've added…

K. Garner
Feb 2013
Intermediate
1 vote
4254 views
Easy Sunday Crock Pot MeatBall

Easy Sunday Crock Pot MeatBall

For when you don't want to spend Sunday in the kitchen. Easy and Good with a hint of BBQ

Kitchenkats
May 2013
Advanced
1 vote
14828 views
Mango Flank Steak Tacos

Mango Flank Steak Tacos

A great summer grill recipe with a fresh fruit salsa

Beth Griffin
Aug 2009
Advanced
2 votes
2761 views
Moroccan Broiled Fish Skewers or Fillets

Moroccan Broiled Fish Skewers or Fillets

This is a tasty Moroccan dish that you are sure to love. Serve it over salad, cous cous, bulgar pilaf, or…

John Spottiswood
Mar 2011
Advanced
3 votes
6062 views