American appetizers & snacks recipes with 500 or fewer calories

Quinoa Bites

Adapted from soveryblessed.com These are my new favorite snack/meal. I dipped them in pizza sauce, but I may be using this recipe as a basic…

Aaron's Guacamole

This recipe was supplied by my granddaughters boyfriend. Some of the structure was edited by myself

Baked Artichoke Dip

Five ingredients and about 15 minutes of prep work are all that’s needed to bring this bubbly and golden dip to your guests. One recipe serves about…

Deviled Ham & Cheese Sandwich Spread for a Crowd

Back in the mid 60's my roommate Joan made this deviled ham sandwich filling and what's different about it than…

Steamed Crabs

Pumpkin Fried Rice

A few weeks ago I fixed Farm Diva’s Chicken Fried Rice recipe for dinner. It was delicious and with a Lowcountry sweetie that was raised up on rice…

Baked Apples with Honey and Almonds

Baked Apples with Honey and Almonds; an easy, fast, delicious and low calorie dessert or snack.

Delicious Home-made Vegetarian Carrot Hot Dog Recipe.

Trick your family with this healthy vegetarian hot dog swap and toss that Weiner for something leaner! This…

Chicken Puffs

BLACK PEPPER TOFU

This is another favorite dish of mine that I adapted from Yotam Ottolenghi's book, "Plenty", which offers vibrant vegetable recipes. The dish is…

Hard Boiled Eggs for cooks who can't boil water

Forget the boiling water, colander, cracks and boil-outs. Hard "Boiled" Eggs made in the oven are easier,…

Perfect Deviled Eggs with Fresh Chives

Perfect Deviled Eggs with Fresh Chives are the perfect side dish for your summer cookout or picnic.

Easy to Make All American Thanksgiving Day Meal

Are you ready for Thanksgiving Day? No need to fret, I have you covered with most of the basic Thanksgiving Day…

Jalapeno Poppers