Quick and easy American vegetarian fruits recipes with 500 or fewer calories

Budwig Diet Smoothie

Someone turned me on to Dr. Johanna Budwig recently. I read a bit about her research and her diet online. While there isn't a lot of hard evidence…

In-a-Pinch Cranberry Sauce made from Dried Cranberries

I serve turkey year round but forget to keep canned cranberry sauce on hand; even when I do it's hard to use up…

Apple Crisp – Microwave Quick!

I haven’t found a quicker apple crisp recipe that tastes as good (or better) than oven-baked. Simple prep and fast cooking make this a perfect…

Easy Fruit Cobbler

This is a super simple dessert that's great for a large or small gathering. I generally use nectarines or peaches and some sort of berries, but…

Avocado Pasta

Delicious, creamy (with no milk or cream!), and healthy. Makes a great side dish, or top with grilled chicken for a complete meal. Pairs well with…

Banana Nut Muffins

Delicious for breakfast or as an afternoon snack!

Quick & Easy Fruit Compote with Vanilla Sauce (and a no-added sugar or low-sugar variation)

A fruit compote on the table in 15 minutes? Here's a dessert kids (and…

Guacamole Tex-Mex

Super simple - fast - packs just enough punch. It will be the best you ever tasted. Bring on the cervesas, margaritas - and lots of quality…

Pineapple upside downcake (off of Vegweb.com)

I will not kid you this cake is sweet! And for me that would have to be pretty sweet. but, my oldest son said…

Banana Nut Appetizer

These quartered slices of fresh bananas with mayo and pecans make a delicious appetizer course for your holiday meal or dinner party.

Hot Cinnamon Apple Brandy Cider

This sweet delightful Hot Cinnamon Apple Brandy Cider is spiced with fresh squeezed apple cider, cloves, nutmeg, ginger and cinnamon!

Baked Apples with Honey and Almonds

Baked Apples with Honey and Almonds; an easy, fast, delicious and low calorie dessert or snack.

Arugula with Packham Pears and Borage Blossoms

Nutty arugula and sweet pears make this salad an excellent after-dinner course. Prepare the salad before…

Strawberry Shortcakes with Whipped Cream

Spicy Red Anjou Pear Sauce:

A cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice flavored sauce made from Red Anjou Pears. A tasty side dish to have with pork, chicken or vegetarian as salad or…