American appetizers & snacks recipes with 200 or fewer calories

Comeback Dressing for Salads, Sandwiches, and Seafood

Best with iceberg, red, butter, and green lettuces, or spring mix. Definitely calls for tomates, cucumbers,…

Pepperoni Pizza Dip

A dip that pizza lovers will love. Serve with breadsticks, baguette pieces, or one of the new pita chips, or other fun crackers on the market.…

Happy Kids Guacamole

This makes my kids happy. It is homemade guacamole. A pretty basic, nutritious, delicious recipe. Try it, you might love it!

Bison and Bean Chili

Rich and hearty Native American dish that goes well with fresh fry bread.

Crab Cakes

Ceviche

Light and refreshing ceviche. I used fresh striped bass that we caught on the Sacramento River, but think you could substitute with any fresh white…

Refrigerator Pickles

Avocado and Feta Salad

This recipe works as a guacamole when served with tortilla chips, or can stand alone as a salad, or used as a chutney.

My Homemade Apple Butter with Apple Schnapps

Two autumn standards, pumpkin and apple. I joined Schnapps Liquor with apple in this lovely spread. Apple…

Marinated Cheese Dip

Try this with crackers, or warm French bread slices.

Creamed Spinach & Cream Cheese Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms!!!

These mushrooms are easy to prepare and taste so very gourmet. Enjoy with Love, Catherine xo

Fiber Rich, Deli-Style Mushroom Barley Soup

Did you ever wonder how to make this popular, robust and filling soup? Happily, it’s super easy to prepare.…

Chili's Salsa

A copycat recipe of Chili's Salsa.

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…