American appetizers & snacks recipes with 500 or fewer calories costing less than $0.5 per serving

Cayenne Toasts*

These are a savory crostini, that go well with so many things. They can be served with soup, salads, or my personal favorite, the Sun-Dried Tomato…

Homemade Chocolate Milk Shakes

A frugal way to make a homemade chocolate milk shake when you don't have any ice cream on hand. You will not believe how delicious these shakes are!

Peach Rhubarb Jam

This rhubarb jam is "just peachy" with a touch of cinnamon.

Pumpkin Cranberry Nut Granola

Need a last-minute food gift or host gift idea? This makes, bakes, cools and can be bagged within an hour! Use as a topping on yogurt, ice cream,…

Easy Cilantro Dip

Julia Ann's Caramel Corn

A special treat of caramel corn for snacks, appetizers, gifts and eat with hot cocoa on a winter day in front of the fireplace. ©2007-2014…

Valentine Sugar Cookies

Valentine Sugar Cookies is a delicious cookie recipe and a great option for your Valentine’s Day party or school event. It is a sugar cookie recipe…

Jalapeno Popper Dip

Fish with Pineapple Salsa

Use your favorite type of fish. The recipe calls for Tilapia, but after my husband told me how tilapia is raised we no longer eat it.

All Day Apple Butter

Done in the crock pot, cooks all day.

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.

Grab and Go Peanut Butter Bars

Snappy Stuffed Tomatillos

What a wonderful treat at parties. Friends and family will request this time and time again. Feel free to substitute cherry tomatoes for the…

Apple Bacon Cheddar Crostini

Great fall appetizer, party food or fun snack.

Butter Pecan Bars

A fun treat for dessert or a special after school snack. Source: www.rhodesbread.com/recipes/view/butter-pecan-strips