American summer appetizers & snacks recipes with 400 or fewer calories costing less than $1.0 per serving

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.

Hazelnut Cheese Bits

Wow! These yummy bite-size bursts of flavor make an exceptionally delicious appetizer! You will need to make more than you think, because this easy…

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…

BEST EVER PEANUT BRITTLE

I never knew how good peanut brittle was until I made this and I also never knew how easy it was. You just need to make sure you have a candy…

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…

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!…

Jalapeno Poppers with Cilantro Ranch

Baked not fried, mmm...

Memorial Day Weekend Grilling Roundup

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

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…

Peach Rum Sauce

Lip-smacking delicious! A spoonful of this delicately flavored luscious sauce turns ordinary desserts into memorable treats. Warm and serve over ice…

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…

Jalapeno Corn Muffins

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!