North american appetizers & snacks recipes costing less than $1.5 per serving

Easy Tex-Mex Refried Bean Dip

Inexpensive, easy prep recipe that guests will love. I sometimes use this recipe to make quesadillas, too.

The Wings of Wings

These wings are baked, not fried. I promise though, you will never know, but your waistline will. This truely is such a delicious and easy recipe.…

Crab Cakes

Ceviche

Light and refreshing ceviche. I used fresh striped bass that we caught on the Sacramento River, but think you could substitute with any fresh white…

Hazelnut Cheese Bits

Wow! These yummy bite-size bursts of flavor make an exceptionally delicious appetizer! You will need to make more than you think, because this easy…

Buffalo Chicken Dip

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…

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…

Refrigerator Pickles

Avocado and Feta Salad

This recipe works as a guacamole when served with tortilla chips, or can stand alone as a salad, or used as a chutney.

Ellie's Black Bean & Chipotle Dip

Thanks to Ellie Kreiger for this healthy and zippy dip - just the thing on a day when you're cooped up,…

Tuscan Mashed chickpeas

Grill some bread prior to serving

Sour Cream Yeast Dinner Rolls

A minimum knead recipe for delicious, slighty sweet, soft rolls that kids will love, too.

Festive Bacon And Cheese Dip

This is great with crackers, vegetables and crusty bread.