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

Wheat free all vegan butterscotch chip corn meal muffins (for Austin with love :)

I warn you now in my Italian mothers house things were done when they…

Mexican Spiced Pork Tenderloins with Sweet and Sour Sauce

An excellent , tasty, spicy pork tenderloins recipe for the BBQ. Can be made ahead and cooked when company…

7 Layer Taco Dip

Perfect for any party! The multiple servings is excellent for several people or prep the items and store separately to whip up a bigger protion for…

Spicy Salsa

This is a favorite in our household and amongst friends. Super easy to make!

Jalapeno Corn Muffins

Herbed Dip

This is my favourite low calorie, fat free, savoury, all purpose dip. You can use it on baked potatoes or as a chip dip or as a dip for fresh…

Bernice's Vegetable Dip

An excellent, creamy, tangy, zippy dip to serve with fresh vegetables.

Marinated Brussels Sprouts

These brussels sprouts are a bit spicy, a bit tangy, a bit sweet, just the correct combination of flavours.

Homemade Chocolate Milk Shakes

A frugal way to make a homemade chocolate milk shake when you don't have any ice cream on hand. You will not believe how delicious these shakes are!

Kiwi Salsa

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

Creamed Spinach & Cream Cheese Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms!!!

These mushrooms are easy to prepare and taste so very gourmet. Enjoy with Love, Catherine xo

Warm Red Potato Salad!!!

This is a very easy side dish and very tasty. With Love, Catherine xo

Chickpeas with Barley and Macaroni!!!

This is a perfect side dish and may be served hot or cold. With Love, Catherine xo

Basic Barbeque Sauce

This sauce is adapted from Cookshack's Spicy Barbeque Sauce. Theirs uses a mix they sell. I have used a basic rub instead as a base which is…

Crockpot Chicken Pot Pie Soup

Thick hearty soup full of shredded chicken and vegetables. Taste just like chicken pot pie but without all the calories.