American thanksgiving with 400 or fewer calories recipes

Festive Pasta Salad

This pasta salad is colorful and zesty! Serve warm or at room temperature.

Three Sisters Soup (Beans, Corn and Squash Soup) with Crock Pot Option

“Three Sisters” refers to the three main crops of Native Americans: beans,…

Creole Pralines

Better 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…

Chicken Kabobs

These kabobs are colorful, tasty, and make a great dish for any summertime party.

Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins

My son made this with his second grade class last week. They had a great time and the muffins came out yummy!

Christmas Apple Salad

Red and green color apples make a Christmas statement for this fresh, healthy and simple fruit salad. Select apples for the deepest color you can…

Sauerkraut and Sausage Casserole

I found this in the Lititz Church of the Brethren Cookbook credited to Helen Forry. I love sauerkraut and this…

Caramelized Onions and Pecan Green Beans

Sweet and Nutty Green Beans that everyone loves!

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…

Banana Nut Muffins

Delicious for breakfast or as an afternoon snack!

Lamb Burger Patties

These Lamb Burgers will beat a Big Mac anyday!

Granny Smith's Apple Pandowdy

Makes your eyes bug out & your stomach say "Howdy!" Fusion can be confusin', so let's get back to an ol' timey American dessert, not found on menus…

Creole Perfect Sweet Potato Pie

I have made this recipe for years. There is none better - or so I've been told by some serious and knowing Creole cooks. And while some may say…

Oatmeal, Chocolate Chip and Raisin Cookies

I replaced half of the fat with applesauce in this recipe, and together with the spices and vanilla, this…

Copper Carrots