Cocktail party appetizers & snacks recipes with 400 or fewer calories costing more than $3 per serving

CEVICHE! ~ Costa Rican Style

My buddy, Ed, of Puerto Rican descent, spent his time in the Air Force in Central and South America. Ed's favorite dish: ceviche! He tells endless…

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…

Fresh Shrimp Spring Rolls

Eat them as a meal or an appetizer, these are light and fresh, filled with different veggies, herbs and marinated shrimp.

Mitch's Cheese Fondue

Fondue is a fun and informal way to gather family and friends around a table. Serve this cheese fondue with French baguette bread, mushrooms,…

Tantalizing Baked Lemon Pesto Mushrooms Casserole

This sourish pesto appetizer, using a mix of mushrooms and cherry tomatoes, is so easy to prepare and is…

Crab Meat Broussard

HERB GOAT CHEESE SANDWICH

HERB GOAT CHEESE SANDWICH

Shrimp and Spinach Saute' Recipe

A great wine sauce with shrimp and spinach. Great over pasta, rice, or even a baked potato..

Caponata

Caponata is traditionally served as an antipasto with toasted baguette slices or crackers. It is savory, with a touch of sweetness from the raisins…

Boquerones en vinagre or marinated anchovies

One of the most ubiquitous tapas in Spain, light, healthy and delicious anchovies marinated in vinegar and oil.

Craby Celery Sticks with Bacon Bits

Tickle your taste buds with these charming Celery Sticks topped with Bacon Bits! Also known as imitation…

Just Too Good Guacamole

It's funny how your tastes change. It was only two years ago that I absolutely hated anything to do with avocados. Whenever we would go to a…

Basil Pesto Spread

Summer’s remaining basil harvest can become the makings of delicious pesto to serve on crackers or crusty bread. And it does freeze well too for…

GALA CRABMEAT DIP

So easy, so versatile and so good. If I’m serving this as an appetizer I heat it in the microwave and serve it with various crackers. Or, you…

Capicola Spinach Pie

Spicy hot ham in a spinach pie, almost like quiche but Italian style