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

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…

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…

Cannellini Bean Dip

This is a wonderful dip for veggies, chips or just a spread on toast. Enjoy with Love, Catherine

Mom’s Deviled Ham Spread / Sandwich Filling

No one will complain about the leftovers from the holiday ham when it shows up next day as a dip or spread for…

BEST EVER PEANUT BRITTLE

I never knew how good peanut brittle was until I made this and I also never knew how easy it was. You just need to make sure you have a candy…

Roasted Red Pepper & Feta Dip

Still snowed in and entertaining the stranded! So I tried another Ellie Krieger recipe for a game day or appetizer dip option. Even though Ellie…

Delicious Edamame, Spinach Hummus

You'll just love this easy to make dip. It’s loaded with such good-for-you ingredients. Unlike most hummus,…

Comeback Dressing for Salads, Sandwiches, and Seafood

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

Pâté with Bacon & Onion

A "pâté" (pah-TAY) is simply a paste of meat and a fat. It can be super fancy, or, as in this recipe, super simple. Guaranteed to impress your…

Taco Sauce #1 (Crockpot)

Use it to spice up tacos, chalupas, eggs, burgers, and more.

Delightful Pudding Cake

It is amazing how the ingredients in this recipe become heavenly pudding and moist cake

Buttermilk Dinner Rolls

Fluffy, soft yeast rolls. Will freeze well.

Penn Cove Mussels Provencal

Sweet Pickles In 15 Minutes. Just In Time For The 4th!

It's been busy here in Sonoma getting ready for our annual 4th of July barbecue. In planning our menu this…

Pears in Red Wine

This is a wonderful and delicious treat for any season and occasion! Many Blessings, Catherine xo