Quick and easy American appetizers & snacks recipes costing less than $2.5 per serving

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…

Pork Chops

Pork chops/Marinaded

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.

Basic Barbeque Sauce

This sauce is adapted from Cookshack's Spicy Barbeque Sauce. Theirs uses a mix they sell. I have used a basic rub instead as a base which is…

Cuban Mojitos for a Large Group

Makes a beautiful presentation when made in a decorative pitcher.

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.

Ron's Seriously Good Dried Beef and Cheese Dip

A favorite of mine made by a dog park buddy. Serve with Triscuits or buttter crackers. Stuff celery with it.

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…

Buffalo Quinoa Bites with Blue Cheese Dipping Sauce

This recipe was adapted by a lady named Tieghan I changed the seasoning in her dipping sauce a bit and…

Butter Pecan Bars

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

Healthy Summer Rainbow Fruit Kabobs

These healthy summer rainbow fruit kabobs are the best easy and yummy option for your kids and hubby. Grill in…

My New Favorite Meatloaf

Based on Cooks' Illustrated recipe.

Spinach Casserole II

Fairly easy prep for this yummy casserole.