American picnic appetizers & snacks with 500 or fewer calories recipes

Crock Pot Baked Potato Recipe

I would have never dreamed how easy these were, delicious and fun to make the toppings for. Just think, baked potatoes ready in a crock pot? The…

7 Layer Taco Dip

Perfect for any party! The multiple servings is excellent for several people or prep the items and store separately to whip up a bigger protion for…

No Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars

Hard Boiled Eggs for cooks who can't boil water

Forget the boiling water, colander, cracks and boil-outs. Hard "Boiled" Eggs made in the oven are easier,…

Memorial Day Weekend Grilling Roundup

Grilled filet, shrimps, corn, eggplant. Appetizers like shrimp cocktail, a delicious sponge cake triple berry…

Grilled Bacon Wrapped Asparagus

This is a great appetizer for entertaining as the recipe doesn’t require that much prep and you can hang out with your friends outside while the…

Texas Caviar

Maid Rite and Tendermaid Hamburgers At Home

The secret to a Maid Rite and/or Tendermaid style loose burger Hamburger is that the beef is steamed and not…

Bacon Wrapped Jalapenos

Great appitizer for a cocktail party or a barbque.

Sweet Pickles In 15 Minutes. Just In Time For The 4th!

It's been busy here in Sonoma getting ready for our annual 4th of July barbecue. In planning our menu this…

Stuffed Breakfast Portabello Recipe

Imagine a portabello stuffed with eggs? This is an awesome way to start your day.

Caramelized Banana Cupcakes

These moist, dense cupcakes feature bananas caramelized with spiced rum.

Trail Mix

Yummy trail mix for anytime

Avocado and Feta Salad

This recipe works as a guacamole when served with tortilla chips, or can stand alone as a salad, or used as a chutney.

Happy Kids Guacamole

This makes my kids happy. It is homemade guacamole. A pretty basic, nutritious, delicious recipe. Try it, you might love it!