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Quick and easy American dinner party recipes with 500 or fewer calories
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Baked Jalapeno DipThis dip is irresistible. If you're looking for a light, healthy appetizer, this isn't it. But if you want something that's easy to make, tastes… |
Nancy Miyasaki
Nov 2009 Intermediate |
33 votes
34388 views
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Rich Sauce with White Eggplant & HerbsEggplant has nothing to do with eggs - unless you dip and bread them. This sauce is a knockout! We grow… |
Amos Miller
Sep 2011 Professional |
13 votes
16536 views
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Cornbread, Jalapeno Maple BaconWhen the daytime temperature hits around 50 degrees and the evening plunges to 30 or lower, it is time to begin the annual maple syrup processing in… |
Amos Miller
Feb 2011 Professional |
12 votes
22553 views
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Rich Chocolate BrowniesThese brownies have chocolate chips and melted chocolate in the batter, making them doubly delicious. It's a crowd-pleasing treat I can always count… |
Nancy Miyasaki
Oct 2009 Intermediate |
12 votes
17629 views
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Pear & Fig ChutneyI still had a few pears from the orchard and the figs are almost finished. Why not a Pear & Fig chutney? Easily done! This is everything a… |
Amos Miller
Nov 2011 Professional |
10 votes
28064 views
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THE Bacardi Rum Cake.....adjusted for today's box cake mixesSeveral years ago Bacardi’s Rum Cake recipe used an 18 ½ ounce cake mix and box of instant vanilla pudding mix.… |
Salad Foodie
Dec 2012 Professional |
12 votes
88394 views
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San Antone Black Bean SaladWith friends and family living in the great state of Texas, my frequent visits have always meant new flavor profiles to experience, new ways to… |
Amos Miller
Jan 2011 Professional |
9 votes
20726 views
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Green Beans with Basil and TomatoThis is an attractive and tasty side dish. The butter, basil and tomato adds a nice flavor boost to the green… |
John Spottiswood
Jul 2012 Advanced |
9 votes
7519 views
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Flavorful Grilled ShrimpThis 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
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Creole Rice PuddingNEVER throw day-old rice away! Next time you have that extra-large Chinese take out and you have some of that white rice left over, you have the… |
Amos Miller
Feb 2011 Professional |
7 votes
12238 views
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Romaine Salad with Creamy Basil DressingThe crisp inner leaves of romaine lettuce goes wonderfully with this light and creamy basil-infused dressing.… |
John Spottiswood
Jan 2012 Advanced |
7 votes
12006 views
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Hazelnut Cheese BitsWow! These yummy bite-size bursts of flavor make an exceptionally delicious appetizer! You will need to make more than you think, because this easy… |
Sara Gray
Dec 2008 Intermediate |
7 votes
14942 views
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Creole PralinesBetter than a cookie (sorry bakers, but this is a Creole group) and with the true taste of New Orleans, Creole Pralines are one of the signature… |
Amos Miller
Feb 2011 Professional |
5 votes
10219 views
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Everything Goes Oatmeal CoookiesThis is an original recipe. I was making them, years ago, because my children wanted a "loaded" oatmeal cookie… |
J. Gino Genovesi
Dec 2013 Professional |
5 votes
17998 views
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Marinated AsparagusThis versatile recipe made with fresh asparagus can be made year around. Serve it cold or warm as side with any meal. My favorite way to serve… |
Robyn Savoie
Feb 2014 Advanced |
5 votes
13443 views
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