Kid friendly North american picnic recipes with 200 or fewer calories

Bananarama Smoothie

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…

Marinated Asparagus

This 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…

Guacamole Tex-Mex

Super simple - fast - packs just enough punch. It will be the best you ever tasted. Bring on the cervesas, margaritas - and lots of quality…

Pork Tacos cooked in a spicy green chili sauce

Yummy tacos in spicy green chili sauce! A couple of days ago I posted a recipe for my green chili salsa, well I…

Mom’s Deviled Ham Spread / Sandwich Filling

No one will complain about the leftovers from the holiday ham when it shows up next day as a dip or spread for…

Roasted Red Pepper & Feta Dip

Still snowed in and entertaining the stranded! So I tried another Ellie Krieger recipe for a game day or appetizer dip option. Even though Ellie…

Easy Breakfast Oatmeal Muffins w/ Chocolate chips and Coconut

This is a great recipe for a fast breakfast, after school snack or anytime. They are fast and easy to make and…

Beef Fajita Best Marinade

This is fast, simple and super delicious! You should have a very hot (very) cast iron griddle or pan to do this right. I preheat the griddle and…

Tomato and Mozzarella Salad

If you are looking for a lighter, healthier salad, then this one is for you! Comprised of tomatoes, mozzarella and a few choice spices for flavor,…

Citrus Salsa

Guaranteed to brighten your taste buds, this salsa makes a healthful snack or appetizer, and is delicious as a topping for fish or fish tacos. No…

Mexican Cheese Dip

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

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…

Lemonade Syrup Base

When there's several lemons to either use up or lose out, make Lemonade Syrup Base. This recipe is from Sunkist and I have made it for years and…