North american july 4th desserts recipes with 500 or fewer calories added by professional chefs

Old Fashion Hot and Juicy Cinnamon Rolls

Cinnamon dates back to about 2800 BC in Chinese writings. It is believed to have medical value, and equal in…

Coconut Pecan Cookies

A search on the Internet for a coconut pecan cookie recipe brought a few candidates forward and fortunately the first I tested was a slam-dunk.…

Chocolate Dreams

Chocolate Butter Pecans

Peppermint Stick Ice Cream

What to do with the candy canes after Christmas? Make ice cream! Doesn't have to be summer to get my ice cream maker out.

Peanutty Oatmeal Cookies

A different take on peanut butter cookies. The oatmeal adds chewiness, and the chopped peanuts add extra crunch. For an over-the-top serving, spread…

Cheesecake Supreme Shows The Colors for Flag Day & July 4th!

For a luncheon on Flag Day I needed a dessert in patriotic colors. Cheesecake Supreme with fresh strawberries…

Brown Butter Toffee Blondies

Bumpy Road Brownies

Very moist and crunchy brownies It has an unusual deep chocolate taste unlike most brownies today. Try this recipe and see for yourself.

Open Apple Tarts

Lemon, Orange Poppy Seed Cake

A variation of mine of the poppy seed cake. Try it. You will like it

Supreme Double Chocolate Cake

A rich, delightful cake which is very moist and tasty. It is great if served with what I call "Whipped Ice Cream" , a combination of ice cream and…

Flaxseed Shortcake

This is a simple, easy shortcake that may be used with any fruit topping, cobbler or as a breakfast biscuit served the preserves and butter.

SLAPPY COOKIE OR SAD HAPPY

THE NAME COMES FROM MY KIDS AND MY WIFE. THIS RECIPE, MY GRAND MOTHER ALWAYS MADE FOR US AS A SNACK. THERE SO GOOD YOU WANT TO EAT ALL OF THEM. THE…

Peanut Butter Pie