Quick and easy North american appetizers & snacks recipes with 400 or fewer calories

Milky Way Popcorn

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

Salsa

Bacon-embraced Dates Stuffed with Gorgonzola Cheese

Warm tasty appetizer to enjoy with a glass of wine. Pitted Medjool dates stuffed with gorgonzola with honey…

No Bake Chewy Granola Bars

Chewy Granola Bars; no baking, 10 minutes, healthier and cheaper than the store bought alternative

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…

Healthy No-Bake Energy Bites

Great little bites for a burst of energy in the afternoon.

Ham and Cheese Sliders

Texas Caviar

Neiman Marcus Cheese Spread

This was served at a bunco group and it has been a hit at my house ever since. Great party appetizer. Makes a lot but never any left. Like…

dried apricot/goat cheese/almond hors d"oeuvres

delicious and easy, but be sure to use Marcona almonds (I found them at Costco of all places)

Catfish Stew

For my last “All American” recipe (our July theme) I wanted something that was also a Southern favorite. Whether you catch it yourself, buy it at…

Granola Bars

Breakfast? Lunch? Snack? You pick. These homemade granola bars are great as a breakfast on the run with a banana, in a lunch box or after school…

No Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars

Smoked Salmon Spread

This spread makes a great party dip or snack for a light lunch. Great with crackers, bagel chips or pita crisps.

Corndog Muffins