North american july 4th recipes with 400 or fewer calories

Sauerkraut and Sausage Casserole

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

Make-over Spaghetti & Shrimp Salad

Originally mayo was the dressing for this salad recipe from a friend long ago, but I decided to give it a…

Tacos Al Carbon

This is a simple steak taco recipe that emphasizes the flavor of the meat and the grill. You can spice it up by adding extra cumin or a little…

Mexican Cheese Dip

A quick, tasty, spicy dip to serve with corn chips or tortillas.

Raw Vegetable Salad for a Crowd

Like many of my recipes, this one has been hanging around since the '70's, and it is always a huge hit. I have never tried to alter it in any way,…

Chewy Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Bar Cookies

Quick to make, these bar cookies are a sister version of drop cookies (the dough can actually be made into…

Almost A Borscht Soup

I wanted a hearty soup for lunch and had a left-over half head of boiled cabbage. What else could I do but go wild adding borschtish ingredients…

Grilled Avocado and Pesto Salad

This salad is easy, unique and delicious!

Incredible Rum Punch

This simple recipe was a HUGE hit at our last pool party. Once the guys got a sip of it, they finished off their beers and started drinking the…

German Chocolate Cheesecake Cookie Bars

Valentine's Oreos

Homemade Oreo Cookies that are ready for Valentine's Day

Pamplemousse Martini

A light grapefruit based cocktail that even the men will enjoy. A spin on the cosmopolitan, combining grapefruit and pomegranate juice.

Cream of Broccoli Soup

Amazingly EASY & DELICIOUS cream of broccoli soup which was EVEN BETTER when I had it for leftovers two days after making.

Brownie S'Mores

I still like S’mores, but I’m grown up and seldom sit around a campfire anymore. Occasionally I’ll treat myself to some melted marshmallows after I…

Lamb Burger Patties

These Lamb Burgers will beat a Big Mac anyday!