Kid friendly American summer appetizers & snacks recipes with 300 or fewer calories

Guacamole Tex-Mex

Super simple - fast - packs just enough punch. It will be the best you ever tasted. Bring on the cervesas, margaritas - and lots of quality…

Roasted Red Pepper & Feta Dip

Still snowed in and entertaining the stranded! So I tried another Ellie Krieger recipe for a game day or appetizer dip option. Even though Ellie…

Pâté with Bacon & Onion

A "pâté" (pah-TAY) is simply a paste of meat and a fat. It can be super fancy, or, as in this recipe, super simple. Guaranteed to impress your…

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…

Polly's Crackers

I found this recipe in a "Handed Down" recipe book my mom gave me... This is a very simple snack to make for your family or to take along anywhere!…

Creamy Cheesy Spinach Artichoke Dip

This is so good my son asks for a bowl and just eats it with a spoon! We have this every family get…

Cheddar Burger Appetizers

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!

Aaron's Guacamole

This recipe was supplied by my granddaughters boyfriend. Some of the structure was edited by myself

Goat Cheese Cherry Tomatoes

The title says it all! This is a perfect addition to any summer party~ lil' cherry tomoatoes stuffed with herby goat cheese mix!

Caramelized Banana Cupcakes

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

cherry cheese cake

Nanner Sushi

Having to make cute little tea party foods for a little girls "upscale" tea party I was asked to make several finger sandwiches for the kids. I came…

Fabulously Healthy, Edamame, Spinach and Garlic Hummus For Summer Entertaining

We’re loving this skinny dip. It’s loaded with such good-for-you…

Chocolate chip cookies, easier that buying:-)

These chocolate chip cookies recipe were borrowed from Allrecipes.com website. I have changed the ingredients…