American new year recipes with 500 or fewer calories added by professional chefs

Apple Harvest Cake

For apple season this is a slam-dunk! It's especially pleasing for its moistness and chunks of apple, plus folks appreciate a cake without frosting…

Bacon Wrapped Jalapenos

Great appitizer for a cocktail party or a barbque.

Skinny Hash Browns, Bacon and Eggs Breakfast Casserole

All breakfast foods in one hearty, super delicious dish. I can’t wait for you to taste this luxuriously rich…

Skinny Mini Reuben Appetizers, Low Calorie and Delectable

Here’s a classic deli sandwich turned into a bite-sized appetizer. I love serving these whenever I’m having…

My standard recipe for all of my cakes

I am sure that those of you that look over my cake recipes have noticed a certain pattern with all of my cakes.…

Easy Candied Pecans

A snack for the gods! Sprinkle atop your favorite greens, blue cheese topped or chicken salad. For holiday entertaining leave the pecans in halves…

Incredible Chocolate Chip Cookies

We all know there are many recipes for chocolate chip cookies, with many things added to them. But for a soft,…

7 Layer Taco Dip

Perfect for any party! The multiple servings is excellent for several people or prep the items and store separately to whip up a bigger protion for…

Chewy Crunchy Double Chocolate Brownies

These brownies are my all-time favorite. They have two unusual ingredients: brown sugar and coconut, which add…

Glazed Apricot, Orange, Lemon Bundt Cake

Many recipes of glazed cakes are out there to be enjoyed. Try this one. It is quick, easy and delicious. Has…

Garden Salmon Loaf

Crock Pot Baked Potato Recipe

I would have never dreamed how easy these were, delicious and fun to make the toppings for. Just think, baked potatoes ready in a crock pot? The…

Sour Cream Streusel Muffins

A personal-size coffee cake in a muffin - these are seriously addicting! Increase the streusel topping if you’re crazy about the heavenly crunch on…

Easy Go Poppy Seed Cake

So many forget how good this cake is. It is easy to prepare and makes a great presentation. It is also great to dunk into coffee, wine etc. It…

Chocolate Glazed Peanut Butter Bars

Sweet and chewy bars are a cinch to make and will please most all of your hungry nibblers! The original recipe…