European appetizers & snacks with 300 or fewer calories recipes

Sea Scallop Insalta Caprese

Starting off with an appetizer? An easy way to make seared scallops, pan fried outside on the grill in a little olive oil. After they are browned…

Spicy Shrimp on Spinach

We made this as one of the dishes at our annual stay at the Koehler Winery near in Los Olivos near Santa Barbara. Everything we made was delicious,…

Risi e Bisi

This delectable spring dish, a soup with fresh pea pod stock, fresh peas and rice, was once served with great pomp and ceremony to the Magnificent…

Lasagne Verdi all Bolognese

This is the recipe that I have learnt to make in Bologna. It does take long preparation but it is well worth it. The Lasagne - the dish is called…

Borage filled Ravioli

Early Spring ravioli filled with country borage and ricotta, with a walnut pesto and a finish of barely melted butter and fresh marjoram

Dolce al Mascarpone

My luscious spring variation on Tiramisù, this one is made with a lemon syrup and fresh berries

Fried Artichoke Hearts

Cavatelli e Bietole

A healthy vegetarian pasta from Southern Italy, this diish consists of home made 6 finger Cavatelli dressed simply with wilted Swiss Chard sauteed…

Gnocchi Carmelita's Way

For soft light fluffy pillows that taste of potato, I have always made potato gnocchi without using egg at all and keeping the amount of flour to a…

Pesto with Almonds

Pesto is a great spread that can replace butter or dip. Pesto is like Italian salsa. Enjoy and Always Cook with Lots of Love, Catherine

Rice Crispy Muffins

This is so easy to make and yet delicious. Even tough I do not like rice crispies at all I enjoy these muffins. I was acctually looking for a recipe…

Penne with vegetables and bacon

It's a good and quick dinners.

Double Chocolate Walnut Biscotti

Deep rich chocolate flavor. Double backed and great for dunking into hot chocolate or a chocolate flavored…

MINI PROVOLONE POPOVERS

The parmesan here is the catalyst that makes the cheesy flavors jump out of the airy centers. These popovers are best when baked at the last minute,…

Easy Oaty Flapjacks

Makes 9 decent-sized slices