Cinco de mayo appetizers & snacks recipes with 500 or fewer calories

Chicken & Rice Puffs

Great for any wedding or cocktail party

Handmade Guacamole

It wouldn't be "Taco Night" without homemade guacamole. I use copious amounts of cilantro in my recipe. I hope you like it as much as we do!

Guacamole

It's all about taste. Use salt and pepper, and other than that, don't use many other ingredients. Keep it simple and tasty.

SMOKED TAMALES

THIS IS SOMETHING THATS GOOD TO EAT WHEN GRILLING AS A SNACK.I HOPE FOOD NETWORK LOOKS AT MY PATENT.

Tuna Salad

Croissant stuffed with Tuna salad.

Cajun Meatballs

You can make these as spicy as you want by adding more hot sauce. Also for a different taste combine 1/2 lb lean beef and 1/2 lb of ground spicy…

Bacon Wrapped Jalapenos

Great appitizer for a cocktail party or a barbque.

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…

Chile Rellenos

Vegetarian style mexican dish of poblanos peppers, beans, cheese. Simply delicious! This is a great recipe for using up those delicious garden…

Happy Kids Guacamole

This makes my kids happy. It is homemade guacamole. A pretty basic, nutritious, delicious recipe. Try it, you might love it!

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…

Heavenly Shrimp Cocktail

A refreshing Baja style Shrimp Cocktail serve in a glass with cooked shrimp, cucumber, tomatoes, onions, cilantro, avocado in a mixture of cocktail…

Jamaican "Beef" Patties

Coming from a Jamaican background, many times my palate craves the blended flavors of curry. So I veganized one of my favorite treats, Jamaican Beef…

Soupy Pot Beans Frijoles De La Olla

Grilled Bacon Wrapped Asparagus

This is a great appetizer for entertaining as the recipe doesn’t require that much prep and you can hang out with your friends outside while the…