July 4th recipes with 200 or fewer calories

Sausage-Bacon-Apricot Kabobs

Marinated Roasted Pepper Canape

The pepper mixture can be made ahead of time.

Broccoli Dip

Bacon Wrapped Jalapenos

Great appitizer for a cocktail party or a barbque.

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…

Squash In A Spice Paste Done Pronto!

This has been one hell of a week, one of those 7 day stretches that includes everything on lifes'…

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…

Polly's Crackers

I found this recipe in a "Handed Down" recipe book my mom gave me... This is a very simple snack to make for your family or to take along anywhere!…

Red, White and Blueberry Cupcakes With Rum Icing

These red, white and blueberry cupcakes with rum icing can be modified to fit your time and taste. For the…

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…

Carrots & Orange Wholewheat Muffin's/Cup Cakes..;)

Let them eat cup cakes...Put the carrot's on Top..;) When it comes to getting your toddler to eat healthy…

Lemon Limoncello Bars

Buttery shortbread crust with a smooth and tart lemon and limoncello filling.