Appetizers & snacks recipes with 500 or fewer calories costing less than $0.5 per serving added by professional chefs

Basil shortbread biscuits

Delicate, crumbly shortbread with a hint of basil

No Bake Cookie Pie Crust

Any cookies without filling will probably work - vanilla wafers, sugar, pecan sandies, etc.

Almonds in dark chocolate

Quick and easy after-dinner treats. These delicious morsels of velvety chocolate and crunchy almonds are quick and easy to put together and make a…

Texas Ranch Country Spicy BBQ Sauce

Good general purpose sauce with a kick.

Buttermilk Biscuits

Breakfast is better with biscuits, especially these.

ginger crinkle cookies #

Jalapeno Cheddar Crackers

make ahead and freeze, defrost overnight in the fridge. slice and bake.

Banana Nut Appetizer

These quartered slices of fresh bananas with mayo and pecans make a delicious appetizer course for your holiday meal or dinner party.

Basic Breakfast Muffins

Add fruit, chocolate chips, etc., to this excellent basic recipe. I especially like them with blackberries.

Lime & Mint Jelly

Tart and zesty, this jelly makes a nice gift for the holiday host or hostess. Lime is the predominant flavor, with a “hint of mint.” Serve it with…

Cheddar Cheese Tartlets

After i came out of Culinary Arts College all those years ago we threw a party and i made this simple but tasty App. They went so fast that i just…

Skinny, Mini Reuben Appetizers

Here’s a classic deli sandwich turned into a bite-sized appetizer. I love serving these whenever I’m having company over or even as a fun lunch.…

Greek Salad Dressing and Bread Dip

Greek salad ingredients in the form of a dressing for salads (Romaine, mesclun mix, and tomato/cucumber salad),…

Roasted Picante Salsa

Easy to prepare chunky salsa for dips and other dishes.

Roasted Ranchero Sauce (Salsa Ranchera)

Easy to prepare recipe for a salsa that goes with huevos rancheros, egg dishes, and tortilla dishes.