Quick and easy kid friendly American dinner party recipes with 300 or fewer calories

Hawaiian Crest Salsa

I came up with this recipe at the spur of the moment to accompany the shrimp recipe I was preparing for a late lunch get-together with several of my…

Okra Salad

This is our last picnic recipe for June. We have really enjoyed serving up items that are summertime-friendly and hope you make this and several…

Cranberry Wontons

This month I have gone cranberry crazy! There are so many recipes that cranberries would be wonderful in and this is one I just knew would be…

Oatmeal, Chocolate Chip and Raisin Cookies

I replaced half of the fat with applesauce in this recipe, and together with the spices and vanilla, this…

Yellow Garlic Rice and Broccoli

I make this all the time for a quick and easy side dish. Alternately, this can be a main dish by adding 1 lb. of chicken, beef, or pork. my…

Jo Rooney's Buttermilk Biscuits (from NYT)

From NYT Recipes - Jo Rooney's Buttermilk Biscuits Biscuits are easy to make, as long as you follow two basic…

Best Almond Butter Brownies Recipe

If gooey brownie are your thing then this is a delicious gluten-free decadent brownie recipe that you will…

Best BBQ Chicken Recipe

Best BBQ Chicken Recipe has my super simple secret method for making the moistest, flavorful, delicious BBQ chicken you will ever eat. When I make…

Nutella chocolate stuffed bread (Start/ Flower shaped)

This is the yummiest nutella chocolate stuffed bread. This method of star / flower bread shaping is easy and…

Garlic Herbed Sweet Potatoes

TRY THIS AT EASTER - it is a signature dish! It is sweet and savory with fresh herbs, dairy products and chicken broth. This is a North…

Skinny Celebration Party Cupcakes

Here is a festive cupcake that's so easy to put together. I'm using a cake mix for this recipe. When you add…

LeRoy's Brown's CHOCOLATE CITY CAKE

I created this cake while running a cafe in a gay bar at Dupont Circle in Washington, D. C. called the…

Bacon & Tomato Cups

Fabulously Healthy, Edamame, Spinach and Garlic Hummus For Summer Entertaining

We’re loving this skinny dip. It’s loaded with such good-for-you…

Pinwheels with a Crunchy Twist

Looking for a party snack food that is quick and healthy? Look no further than this delicious recipe for Feta Cheese Pinwheels. They take about 10…