American appetizers & snacks recipes with 400 or fewer calories

Grandmas's Mashed Potato Salad

Gram made this whenever the mood struck. It's great picnic food.

Basic Barbecue Rub

This is adapted from a rub by Steven Raichlen in his book "Sauces Rubs & Marinades." It can be used on beef, pork, chicken and fish like salmon.…

Milky Way Popcorn

A great popcorn to share at any party. It is covered in chocolate, caramel and Milky Way candy.

Cheddar Bay Drop Biscuits

In searching for an easy biscuit recipe, I happened on this one somewhere and fooled with it a bit. It's super easy and takes little time to…

Easy Baked Fudge for a Large Group

Five minute prep recipe for delicious fudge.

Easy Bread and Butter Pickles

I love all kinds of pickles, and this recipe is for those of you who want an easy to prepare one that will go with bbq and sandwiches. Start them…

Stuffed Jalapenos

Mouth watering tasty goodness. Great for parties or a back yard bar-b-q. Dozens of potential variations.

Homemade Peanut Butter

Homemade Peanut Butter - 4 ingredients and less than 10 minutes

nutella banana brownies

so moist and so good

Chipotle Sauce

Chipotle chiles (smoked, dried jalapeño's), bacon and beef broth give this unusual tomato-based sauce its deep flavor. Use it in Braised Meat Loaf…

Sweet Pepper Poppers

Welcome to our month of tailgating goodies! We love jalapeno poppers at our house and bacon AND cheese and when I was recently doing my weekly food…

Delicious Cannellini Bean Dip

Clam and Olive Dip

Serve this with bagel or pretzel chips at your next football or tailgate party!

Chick Pea Dip

Hearty Vegetable Gratin

This is a warm and hearty cassarole that could be a side or a meal. Great year round as you can replace with seasonal veggies such as eggplan and…