American dinner party recipes with 500 or fewer calories

Candy Bar Cookie Dough

grilled shrimp and mushrooms

good with hot cooked rice or green noodles(spoon remaining sauce over,if desired) steamed vegetables in season and a spinach salad

Marinated Roasted Pepper Canape

The pepper mixture can be made ahead of time.

Whipping Cream Biscuits

SLAPPY COOKIE OR SAD HAPPY

THE NAME COMES FROM MY KIDS AND MY WIFE. THIS RECIPE, MY GRAND MOTHER ALWAYS MADE FOR US AS A SNACK. THERE SO GOOD YOU WANT TO EAT ALL OF THEM. THE…

Cherries Jubilee for Adults

I made this about 4 decades ago and have never found a comparable one since. I thought I got it from "Joy of Cooking," but it isn't in the edition I…

Banana, pecans and chocolate chips muffins

The other day, I discovered a nice dessert: the banana cake in the restaurant Factory&Co. This is the first…

Avocado all dressed up for the New Year

Well, it's finally 2013 and we're still here. December 21st came and went just like any other day, ticking…

Parmesan Pecan Rolls

These delicious rolls will fly off the plate as soon as they come out of the oven.

Strawberry Lemonade with Fresh Strawberries

Strawberry lemonade made from freshly squeezed lemon juice and fresh strawberries are a winning combination.…

Apple Cookie Dough Bars

Yellow Rice

OK guys I'm new... here goes.This is a recipe my mom usually makes for Christmas, but I find you can use all year long.

Crab Cakes

Black Bean Salsa

This is quick and easy dish which is a must in summer time or picnic time.

Dump cake

I love this because you can get your fruit serving and cure your sweet tooth all in one slice. You can use cake recipe from scratch but homemade…