Quick and easy American new year recipes with 200 or fewer calories costing less than $2.5 per serving

Creole Pralines

Better than a cookie (sorry bakers, but this is a Creole group) and with the true taste of New Orleans, Creole Pralines are one of the signature…

Romaine Salad with Lemon-Parmesan Dressing

A simple but fantastic salad with a very nice dressing. Oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes add depth and flavor to…

Easy Candied Pecans

A snack for the gods! Sprinkle atop your favorite greens, blue cheese topped or chicken salad. For holiday entertaining leave the pecans in halves…

Easy Breakfast Oatmeal Muffins w/ Chocolate chips and Coconut

This is a great recipe for a fast breakfast, after school snack or anytime. They are fast and easy to make and…

Christmas Apple Salad

Red and green color apples make a Christmas statement for this fresh, healthy and simple fruit salad. Select apples for the deepest color you can…

Giggling Gourmet's "Don Quixote's Boca de Fuego!" Hot Sauce

For those that like it hot: Here's a hot sauce personal favorite of my own design that I have been working on…

7 Layer Taco Dip

Perfect for any party! The multiple servings is excellent for several people or prep the items and store separately to whip up a bigger protion for…

Jalapeno Corn Muffins

Sugar Free Cocktail - Frozen Strawberry Daquiri

If you're looking for a recipe for entertaining, and need to watch calories, sugar or carb intake, this is a…

Spinach Artichoke Dip

A classic party dip that is so good it disappears in minutes!

Applesauce Raisin Cookies

Chocolate Butter Pecans

Low Calorie and Delectable, Skinny Mini Reuben Appetizers

Here’s a classic deli sandwich turned into a bite-sized appetizer. I love serving these all throughout the…

Chipotle Black Bean Salsa

This is a very yummy and healthful salsa. It is low in calories, low in fat, and the beans add protein.