Sad part is, most "healthy foods" are expensive as heck. If they really wanted us to eat more healthy, they would make healthy food more affordable.
And I am the cook in the family. I like to cook. My Grandpa on my Dad's side always did the cooking at Christmas time, he he was a great cook. My Dads half brother is a chef. So I guess it's in the blood!
One of my favorite dishes is to take hamburger helper stroganoff, and add some things. I get fresh mushrooms, cut them up, add some water and cook them. Then use the water from that in the recipe instead of tap water. Substitute half the milk with sour cream. Add the mushrooms and YUM!
Not low cal, but good, and cheap to make.
I make a double batch. After it sits a day in the fridge it's even better!