July 4th recipes with 500 or fewer calories

Marinated Roasted Pepper Canape

The pepper mixture can be made ahead of time.

Pinwheels

corn kernel and carrot salad

one of healthy salad recipe

Gluten Free Chocolate Chip Cookies

The first gluten free recipe I tried really developing myself was Chocolate Chip Cookies. By this I mean…

Grilled Corn Salsa

This is the perfect recipe for Spring and Summer. Packed with flavors that everyone will enjoy! you can add more peppers for more heat. This will…

Peanut Butter Pie

Peanut Butter Pie

This amazingly easy, frozen dessert is a sure hit, no matter where you want to serve it. For a lighter taste (and an extra pie), use twice the…

Tropical Smoothie

This smoothie is great for during the summer or winter, spring or fall. It feels like you are in paradise. (NOTE: Does not actually take you to the…

Salsa

Tobasco Potatoes

I created this potato dish to go with anything grilled. It has become a family staple. I always try to make a little extra for leftovers, but they…

Sausage-Bacon-Apricot Kabobs

Strawberry Almond Cupcakes

Strawberry Cupcakes with a hint of almond topped with an Almond Buttercream Frosting

Colorful Bean 'N' Corn Salad

This salad is a great way to enjoy vegetables and is a terrific dish to bring along to potlucks! This recipes needs to be planned ahead of time…

Grilled Chicken Pesto Open Faced Sandwich

May is sandwich month at Carolina HeartStrings. I love sandwiches. All kinds and I love looking in my fridge…

White Dry Rub

I was using my red rub for all meats. It was good but thought the beef needed to treated differantly. I came up with this rub for my red meats. Now…