Kid friendly appetizers & snacks recipes with 600 or more calories

Sweet Potato Bourbon Casserole Recipe

I made this for Thanksgiving in the place of the usual sweet potatoes with marshmallows. I will NEVER go back…

Caramel-Nut Corn

Ok, I could be juvenile here by making fun of the word "Nut" here....but, nawww.....that would be CORNY.....ha ha ha....see what I did there?

Asian-inspired Mini-Meatballs

A perfect appetizer, great hot or cold, and can be easily made the day before the party in a large crock pot. All you’ll need is toothpicks and…

Bubba's Chicken Wings

Really good - no grease

Okinawan Sweet Fritters

I grew up loving this delicate treat, both from the market in Okinawa (watching elderly women fry these up in giant cast iron pots) and made at home…

Chicken Broccoli Penne Alfredo

Delicious versatile pasta dishes that's ready in minutes!

Penne Pasta Salad

Great for picnics; leftovers hold for several days. Mix of garlic, lemon, olive oil, and feta cheese gives this a great flavor. Source: The…

Sausages in balsamic sauce

Wonderfully succulent, aromatic and tasty lunch or light supper.

MALAYSIAN FISH BALLS

Bouncy meatballs! My good aunt, Shirley, shared this recipe with me - her secret ingredient is to add the egg (you must stir in in one directions,…

Puppy Chow, Chex Muddy Buddies

A simple, easy sweet snack that is always a hit, and SO easy to make!

Baked Ravioli with Meat Sauce

This has all the beloved flavors of lasagna but is a lot quicker and easier to make. Using frozen or fresh cheese ravioli is the time saver. And…

Dessert Pie Crust

This dough has a touch of sugar, so I use it for 9" dessert pies.

Jelly Doughnut Muffins

Cajun Crowder Beans

Also known as Crowder peas, these delicious little fellas can often be found in frozen form at the store. These are fresh picked right here in…

Homemade Buffalo Wing Sauce

Frank's or homemade? Give this a try. It's just as good, and cheaper. Make it as hot as you want. As is, it's moderately hot.