North american july 4th recipes with 400 or fewer calories

My Orange Salad

Super simple dessert salad for a hot summer night!

SMOKED TAMALES

THIS IS SOMETHING THATS GOOD TO EAT WHEN GRILLING AS A SNACK.I HOPE FOOD NETWORK LOOKS AT MY PATENT.

Cajun Meatballs

You can make these as spicy as you want by adding more hot sauce. Also for a different taste combine 1/2 lb lean beef and 1/2 lb of ground spicy…

Broccoli Dip

Bacon Wrapped Jalapenos

Great appitizer for a cocktail party or a barbque.

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…

Sex in a Pan

This rich, sweet, sinful, delicious dessert is not called "Sex in a pan" for nothing. You decide. LOL Great for any occasion. One of my favourite…

Hot Hoisin Ribs

Succulent ribs guaranteed to please. You can make them ahead and re-heat them 10 minutes on the BBQ before serving. For milder flavour, omit or…

Happy Kids Guacamole

This makes my kids happy. It is homemade guacamole. A pretty basic, nutritious, delicious recipe. Try it, you might love it!

Black Forest Cheesecake Squares

A Black Forest Cheesecake Squares dessert for a party or a group event or potluck.

Strawberry Swirl

When I was in junior high, my Home Ec teacher taught us this recipe...and I love it still! I have to say, it's by far the best thing I learned that…

Tuna Macaroni

Spinach Strawberry Salad

Great summer salad that combines savory and sweet flavors, and can be easily modified to suit many different palates

Bobo's Banana Crackers

When Bobo the monkey comes home after a hard day of work entertaining children at the zoo, he wants to plop down on his palm leaf couch with a bowl…

German-Style Potato Salad with Herbs

Tangy German-Style Potato Salad with Herbs is the perfect savory side dish for cookouts and picnics because it…