Appetizers & snacks recipes with 500 or fewer calories

Pumpkin gnocchi with basil and Parmesan

Wonderful hors d'oeuvre or light dinner.

Baked Stuffed Clams

These make a great appetizer, or serving a couple they make a nice dinner, and occasionally to make them truly elegant I top them with Hollandaise…

The Ultimate Italian Snack Mix

Italian-seasoned Crispix® cereal with zesty pepperoni, Pecorino Romano, Provolone and Grana Padano cheeses is the ultimate snack taste sensation!…

Picco De Gallo

A fresh salsa that brightens any plate.

Sausage Cheese Mini Meatballs with Cranberry Sauce

Based on a recipe from a dog park buddy, this easy appetizer is spicy and sweet.

Pumpkin Cranberry Nut Granola

Need a last-minute food gift or host gift idea? This makes, bakes, cools and can be bagged within an hour! Use as a topping on yogurt, ice cream,…

Jalapeno Popper Dip

calzones with mushroom, onion and broccoli

These Calzones are easy to make and you can make the stuffing of your choice....You can make the dough in…

Cousin Barbara's Blender Pico de Gallo

I love this recipe! Adjust the heat by adding jalapeno peppers to taste. This recipe is quick, easy and easy,…

Chicken in peanut sauce

Tender, buttery chicken breasts in smooth peanut sauce.

Tex-Mex Breakfast Pizza

To make it easier, use referigerated pizza dough. Works with chorizo, or any breakfast meat.

Apple Bacon Cheddar Crostini

Great fall appetizer, party food or fun snack.

Black Bean Chipotle Dip

Black Bean Chipotle Dip is a flavor explosion in your mouth! Tangy, savory, smoky and a tiny bit sweet, this HOT dip disappears quickly!

Fried cauliflower.

You know that I love cauliflower, I had the whole day dedicated to cauliflower in my ***good food*** section on Helen’s Cooking Facebook fan page.…