Quick and easy dinner party recipes with 400 or fewer calories costing more than $3 per serving

Flavorful Grilled Shrimp

This is a classic grilled shrimp recipe originally from Craig Clairborne's NYT cookbook, then adapted by Ina Garten, and then finally perfected by…

CEVICHE! ~ Costa Rican Style

My buddy, Ed, of Puerto Rican descent, spent his time in the Air Force in Central and South America. Ed's favorite dish: ceviche! He tells endless…

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…

Scallops in Scallion Nests

This is an attractive, flavorful dish, ideal as the first course for an elegant dinner. The scallions, which are cooked briefly in boiling water and…

Fresh Shrimp Spring Rolls

Eat them as a meal or an appetizer, these are light and fresh, filled with different veggies, herbs and marinated shrimp.

Mom's Sangria

Sangria always reminds me of Spain, a place where you can drink Sangria just about everywhere. A fruity, refreshing drink in the summer or any…

Tantalizing Baked Lemon Pesto Mushrooms Casserole

This sourish pesto appetizer, using a mix of mushrooms and cherry tomatoes, is so easy to prepare and is…

Crab Meat Broussard

HERB GOAT CHEESE SANDWICH

HERB GOAT CHEESE SANDWICH

Parmesan Roasted Asparagus

A very simple and delicious asparagus, lightly accented with parmesan.

Shrimp and Spinach Saute' Recipe

A great wine sauce with shrimp and spinach. Great over pasta, rice, or even a baked potato..

grilled shrimp and mushrooms

good with hot cooked rice or green noodles(spoon remaining sauce over,if desired) steamed vegetables in season and a spinach salad

Craby Celery Sticks with Bacon Bits

Tickle your taste buds with these charming Celery Sticks topped with Bacon Bits! Also known as imitation…

BBQ Party: Juicy Clams & Mussels In Truffle Oil & White Wine

My Magic Potion: I thought it would be a great idea to try out my new Truffle Oil & indeed, it worked wonders.…

Rice and Crab salad fast and easy!

This salad recipe is good with crab meat and shrimps (or you can use both), corn adds sweetness to the salad,…