Quick and easy summer boil recipes with 400 or fewer calories costing less than $2.0 per serving

Spaghetti Salad

Fresh garden veggies are the stand-out in this pasta salad recipe -perfect for summer's garden harvest. Pretty as a picture when served in a clear…

Macaroni and slaw salad

This recipe comes from my Taste of Home cookbook. It is a delicious, easy to make and my go to salad recipe for potlucks.

Quick & Easy Fruit Compote with Vanilla Sauce (and a no-added sugar or low-sugar variation)

A fruit compote on the table in 15 minutes? Here's a dessert kids (and…

Lime & Mint Jelly

Tart and zesty, this jelly makes a nice gift for the holiday host or hostess. Lime is the predominant flavor, with a “hint of mint.” Serve it with…

PA pickles

This is a recipe my dad used to make in the summer. I completely forgot about it until recently when I went back to my hometown and was served it…

Curried lentil and rice salad

A flavourful, curried lentil and rice salad for healthy conscious cooks.

Garlic Herbed Sweet Potatoes

TRY THIS AT EASTER - it is a signature dish! It is sweet and savory with fresh herbs, dairy products and chicken broth. This is a North…

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…

ESTESS SMOKED POTATOES WITH CORN

THIS IS A RECIPE WE USE WITH SALMON, FISH AND CHICKEN, IT IS NOT TOO MUCH SALT, YOU DON'T TASTE IT THE SALT…

A refreshing Drink to Welcome All members

A natural summer cooler made with mint, lemon and ginger. Refreshing and healthy with no added preservative in…

Traditional Deviled Eggs

Betty Crocker Inspired Deviled Eggs - perfect for summer!

Pamplemousse Martini

A light grapefruit based cocktail that even the men will enjoy. A spin on the cosmopolitan, combining grapefruit and pomegranate juice.

Old-Fashioned, Homemade Lemonade

During those hot summer days, this drink will quench your thirst!

Pork and Hominy Chili