Kid friendly American 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

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…

Puppy Chow, Chex Muddy Buddies

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

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.

Two Memphis BBQ Sauces

In between the sweetness of Kansas City and spicier Texas bbq sauces. I use homemade chili powder, and if you don't, invest in a better quality…

Chicken Pot Pie

Chicken pot pie is one the great comfort foods of all time! With a little work and fresh vegetables it is a meal that will satisfy everyone. If…

Vegan Black Bean Coconut Brownies

AWESOME! Not your traditional brownie, but these are really good and really healthy too! I"ve only made…

Low Fat Pimento Cheese

Pimento Cheese is one of my all time favorite Southern foods and I thought with a little tweaking it could be part of a healthy snack. Serve on some…

Pinwheel Appetizers

One of the best appetizers ever!! Very simple and easy to make and are a huge hit with everybody:-)