American appetizers & snacks recipes with 600 or more calories

Easy Hollandaise Sauce

Once you get the hang of it - you won't want to be without it.

Sunday Supper Chicken Vesuvio with Gravy

Love this recipe, courtesy of "The Chicago Tribune."

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…

Curry Vegetable Dip

Easy to the third

Aunt Bette's Cheese Balls

A wonderful appetizer with crackers; perfect make-one-day-ahead snack.

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.

Catalina Dressing

Great marinade for flank steak to be grilled, baked chicken (see links)or as a dressing for mixed green salads. Unfortunately, I just eat it with…

Four Oriental Salad Dressings

These are all great with mixed greens, carrot slivers, cucumbers, and tomatoes.

The Perfect Party Snack Food: Crunch, Cheesy Potatoes

Planning your next dinner party and trying to decide on the perfect party snack food? We suggest that you try…

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…

Chicken Wings or Drummies - Orange Glazed

Just make PLENTY for those Bowl Games! I had one trim couple eat 4 lbs and then look for more. This is very…

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…