North american appetizers & snacks recipes with 500 or fewer calories costing more than $3 per serving

Tangy Blue Cheese, Fruit and Nut Appetizers

This is such a colorful appetizer. In reality, it's a deconstructed version of a very popular spinach salad,…

Flavorful Grilled Shrimp

This is a classic grilled shrimp recipe originally from Craig Clairborne's NYT cookbook, then adapted by Ina Garten, and then finally perfected by…

Zesty Salsa for Canning

Makes about 6 (16 oz) pints or 12 (8 oz) half pints (I double this recipe to make 7 quarts, it usually makes a little more so I have about 5…

Skillet Chocolate Fudge Candy

A quick and easy chocolate fudge candy made in an electric skillet. This is from an Indiana Public Service Electric Co. brochure from 1977.…

Turkey Jerky Dog Treat Recipe

Use some of that left over turkey as treats for your dogs!!

Homemade Chili Seasoning

Make a jar of this and keep it on hand to add to chili, ground beef for tacos or enchiladas, etc. Give it as a gift, too.

Asparagus bread pudding

It’s spring, the asparagus is in, and it sometimes seems like there aren’t enough ways to eat it. This dish can stand alone as a vegetarian entrée…

Bison and Bean Chili

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

Grilled Coconut Shrimp Skewers

Nothing says the tropics like coconut and pineapple and that is what is in this scrumptious recipe. Utilizing fresh pineapple, coconut milk and…

Baked Stuffed Clams

These make a great appetizer, or serving a couple they make a nice dinner, and occasionally to make them truly elegant I top them with Hollandaise…

Guacamole

I've played with this recipe a lot over the years. I think i've finally nailed it to my taste. I like the flavor spicy and bold, so you may need…

Unbelievably-Sinful Strawberry Ribs

Ice Box Dill Pickles

You don't have to can, to make your own pickles. This recipe allows you to make a 1 quart jar of crisp, tasty dill pickles, that will last for a…

Quick Radish Refrigerator Pickle

The perfectly pink ume plum quick pickle. The perfect combination of sweet, tangy, and crispy. Great on their…

Basic Barbecue Rub

This is adapted from a rub by Steven Raichlen in his book "Sauces Rubs & Marinades." It can be used on beef, pork, chicken and fish like salmon.…