North american appetizers & snacks recipes with 400 or fewer calories

Holiday Pomegranate Martini

Move over Cosmopolitan…The Pomegranate Martini is all the rage. This sexy ruby cocktail is loaded with antioxidants and full of flavor thanks to…

Lobster and Strawberry Parfaits

A simple layering of succulent steamed lobster, and strawberry salsa.

Comeback Dressing for Salads, Sandwiches, and Seafood

Best with iceberg, red, butter, and green lettuces, or spring mix. Definitely calls for tomates, cucumbers,…

Pepperoni Pizza Dip

A dip that pizza lovers will love. Serve with breadsticks, baguette pieces, or one of the new pita chips, or other fun crackers on the market.…

Chovacado Pudding

A quick, no cook chocolate pudding. Adapted from groovyfoody.wordpress.com. Use non-dairy milk for vegan version in recipe.

Pizza Roll Ups

Happy Kids Guacamole

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

Tex-Mex Adobo Seasoning

Adobo has an interesting history in different parts of the world. Originally, it was a preservative. Now, it's a dry powder that can be made into a…

Crockpot Pulled Pork for Tortilla Dishes and Tamales

This is a filling recipe to use in making tacos, enchiladas, chalupas, other tortilla dishes, and tamales.

Easy Tex-Mex Refried Bean Dip

Inexpensive, easy prep recipe that guests will love. I sometimes use this recipe to make quesadillas, too.

The Wings of Wings

These wings are baked, not fried. I promise though, you will never know, but your waistline will. This truely is such a delicious and easy recipe.…

Bison and Bean Chili

Rich and hearty Native American dish that goes well with fresh fry bread.

Crab Cakes

Ceviche

Light and refreshing ceviche. I used fresh striped bass that we caught on the Sacramento River, but think you could substitute with any fresh white…