Calorie Crusaders recipes featuring homemade soups, casseroles, cornbread, vegetables and salad

Family Recipes and Favorites

These family recipes with nutrition information are a collection of favorites I’ve gathered over the years. Some were passed down through my family. Others are recipes Glenn and I have made and enjoyed in our own kitchen.

They aren’t “diet recipes,” and I don’t want them to be. They’re the foods we actually eat—from soups and salads to casseroles, cornbread, holiday favorites, and desserts.

For me, losing weight doesn’t mean giving up the foods I love. It means learning how those foods fit into my day. That’s why I include nutrition information and serving sizes whenever possible. I can enjoy a family favorite, count it honestly, and keep moving toward my goal.

And if a recipe happens to be delicious and low in calories, I consider that a very nice bonus. 😊

Browse Recipes

Breakfast

Simple breakfast ideas that taste good, satisfy me, and fit comfortably into my calorie goals.

Main Dishes

Everyday main dishes with portions and calories that make planning a meal a little easier.

Side Dishes

Vegetables, salads, and other sides that add plenty of flavor without taking over the calorie budget.

Soups & Salads

Lighter meals that can still be filling, flavorful, and satisfying.

Breads & Desserts

Recipes for the things I don’t want to give up just because I’m counting calories.

Snacks & Treats

Something for those times when I want a snack or a treat and still want to keep track of the calories.