North american appetizers & snacks recipes with 500 or fewer calories added by professional chefs

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.

Bison and Bean Chili

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

Crab Cakes

Split Pea Soup Retooled

This soup preparation with reduced-fat low-salt ham comes in with only 252 calories per serving and just 2.2 grams of fat, this recipe is just as…

Refrigerator Pickles

Classic Chess Pie with Variations

Basic recipe for a southern favorite. Known as a pantry pie because farmers' wives always had flour, butter,…

Ellie's Black Bean & Chipotle Dip

Thanks to Ellie Kreiger for this healthy and zippy dip - just the thing on a day when you're cooped up,…

Tuscan Mashed chickpeas

Grill some bread prior to serving

Sour Cream Yeast Dinner Rolls

A minimum knead recipe for delicious, slighty sweet, soft rolls that kids will love, too.

Marinated Cheese Dip

Try this with crackers, or warm French bread slices.

Fiber Rich, Deli-Style Mushroom Barley Soup

Did you ever wonder how to make this popular, robust and filling soup? Happily, it’s super easy to prepare.…

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…

Tasty Tacos

Authentic tex-mex flavor your whole family will love.