Summer appetizers & snacks recipes with 200 or fewer calories

Chile Rellenos

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

Jalapeno Corn Muffins

Aromatic Basil Minced Pork In Kueh Pie Tee Shells

Pad Ga-prao (Stir-fry Minced Meat with Basil Leaves) is one of the most common dishes in Thailand, using the…

Chipotle Butter

This is great with grilled corn on the cob, potatoes, dinner rolls and corn bread.

Aaron's Guacamole

This recipe was supplied by my granddaughters boyfriend. Some of the structure was edited by myself

Summer Time

Great sanck or pallet cleanser. Common fare in Oaxaca.

Mussels Vinaigrette

Steamed mussels are dressed with a flavorful vinaigrette in this colorful tapa. It is an ideal treat for a party or any event with lots of people…

Butter Cookies

A few months back, I saw butter cookies recipe on my favorite blog and when I went through it, the recipe looked quite simple. And since I truly…

Shrimp and Spinach Saute' Recipe

A great wine sauce with shrimp and spinach. Great over pasta, rice, or even a baked potato..

Cream Cheese-Tortilla Roll-Ups

Cream Cheese-Tortilla Roll-Ups is an easy, quick and very healthy recipe for a crowd. A great option for birthdays, holidays and any event or…

Delicious Home-made Vegetarian Carrot Hot Dog Recipe.

Trick your family with this healthy vegetarian hot dog swap and toss that Weiner for something leaner! This…

Zucchini Parmesan Fritters With Sour Cream

Zucchini Parmesan Fritters are a delicious way to use up an over-abundance of zucchini and summer squash.…

Salsa Verde

Salsa verde is our favorite salsa and one of our all time favorite snacks. It is made from tomatillos which look like small green tomatoes with a…

Tzatziki

I’ve had a love affair with tzatziki since college. I had a boyfriend in college whose family loved Greek food. They would always have a fresh batch…

Hard Boiled Eggs for cooks who can't boil water

Forget the boiling water, colander, cracks and boil-outs. Hard "Boiled" Eggs made in the oven are easier,…