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

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CEVICHE! ~ Costa Rican Style

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…

Amos Miller
Jan 2012
Professional
7 votes
113597 views
Flavorful Grilled Shrimp

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…

John Spottiswood
Sep 2012
Advanced
8 votes
9181 views
Zesty Salsa for Canning

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…

Krista Goben
Oct 2012
Intermediate
4 votes
26820 views
Scallops in Scallion Nests

Scallops in Scallion Nests

This is an attractive, flavorful dish, ideal as the first course for an elegant dinner. The scallions, which are cooked briefly in boiling water and…

John Spottiswood
Aug 2011
Advanced
4 votes
5603 views
Boquerones en vinagre or marinated anchovies

Boquerones en vinagre or marinated anchovies

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

Guest of winter
Feb 2010
Intermediate
1 vote
4577 views
HERB GOAT CHEESE SANDWICH

HERB GOAT CHEESE SANDWICH

HERB GOAT CHEESE SANDWICH

CHEF ASHRAF ABD ALEEM ELKHARBOTLY
Jun 2010
Professional
2 votes
4301 views
Winter Squash with Caramelized Onions Cassolita

Winter Squash with Caramelized Onions Cassolita

This was an outstanding dish that we served last night with a lamb tagine. It's fairly easy to put together,…

John Spottiswood
Mar 2013
Advanced
2 votes
3900 views
Grilled Coconut Shrimp Skewers

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…

Robyn Medlin
May 2010
Intermediate
1 vote
4809 views
Capicola Spinach Pie

Capicola Spinach Pie

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

Claudia lamascolo
Mar 2014
Professional
1 vote
3301 views
Shrimp and Spinach Saute' Recipe

Shrimp and Spinach Saute' Recipe

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

Claudia lamascolo
Apr 2014
Professional
2 votes
3970 views
Lemongrass Lamb Kebab

Lemongrass Lamb Kebab

Lemongrass, to impart the flavorful notes and to mould the flavored minced lamb, after which grilled over a portable grill and paired with a simple…

Navaneetham Krishnan
Oct 2014
Intermediate
1 vote
4558 views
Garlic Spinach

Garlic Spinach

One of the many veggies I enjoy. simply made.

ShaleeDP
Feb 2014
Intermediate
2 votes
3180 views
Caponata

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…

Farrell May Podgorsek
Jun 2009
Advanced
1 vote
3065 views
Tantalizing Baked Lemon Pesto Mushrooms Casserole

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…

Blackswan
Jan 2017
Advanced
2 votes
4301 views
Fresh Shrimp Spring Rolls

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.

Baking Barrister
Jul 2010
Intermediate
2 votes
3792 views