Mexican appetizers & snacks recipes with 200 or fewer calories costing less than $2.0 per serving

Guacamole

Thank goodness colors have changed since the 70's. Remember when guacamole green was the color of most people's kitchens?? My sister and her…

Skinny, Mini Mexican Meatball Tostada Appetizers

Delight your guests with these itty, bitty meatballs atop a mini tostada. This is such a yummy and simple…

Salsa

This salsa is truly authentic the real taste of Mexico!

Picco De Gallo

A fresh salsa that brightens any plate.

Strawberry Jicama Salsa

This is the result of trying to use leftover ingredients from other recipes. What I had on hand resulted in a different salsa that I used with…

Crockpot Pulled Pork for Tortilla Dishes and Tamales

This is a filling recipe to use in making tacos, enchiladas, chalupas, other tortilla dishes, and tamales.

Tex-Mex Adobo Seasoning

Adobo has an interesting history in different parts of the world. Originally, it was a preservative. Now, it's a dry powder that can be made into a…

Easy Red Enchilada Sauce

A Tex-Mex 101 sauce for enchiladas and tamales. Makes enough for about 12 flour tortilla enchiladas, which absorb more sauce than corn tortillas.

Salsa

Cousin Barbara's Blender Pico de Gallo

I love this recipe! Adjust the heat by adding jalapeno peppers to taste. This recipe is quick, easy and easy,…

Fresh Tomato Salsa

This is one of the many great recipes featured in the new “Recipes From South Of The Border” cookbook. With “Recipes From South Of The Border” you…

Ranch Jalapeno Dip Recipe

zippy ranch-style dip. The recipe, from a local Mexican restaurant, stirs up a creamy blend that tastes great with crunchy tortilla chips or raw

Roasted Tomatillo Salsa

I picked up a bunch of nice looking tomatillos at the local farmers market this week that were crying to be charred on the grill and made into a…

Kiwi Salsa

Instead if using tomatoes to make a salsa, try something new. In this recipe, kiwi becomes the main ingredient! It is delicious!

Estella's Picadillo

This recipe is from my mother-in-law who is from Michocan Mexico. This recipe will vary from place to place with how it is made, but it sure is…