Quick and easy American picnic recipes with 400 or fewer calories

Oat Pecan Praline Cookies

Chewy, slightly soft texture with a hint of caramel pecan, these attractive cookies make a nice snack for company with coffee, tea or milk.…

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…

Giant Chocolate Chip Cookie

How about a foot-wide chocolate chip cookie for a party or gift? This treat is quick and easily portable. Chocolate chip cookie recipes abound, but…

Southern Cold Pea Salad

First ate this at a party. Good for pot lucks, picnics or parties. Great warm weather side dish.

FRYING BACON THE BEST WAY

I KNOW I PUT THIS ONE ON BEFORE BUT I DIDN'T EXPLAIN IT VERY WELL.SOME PEOPLE PUT THEM IN DRINKS SOME PUT CHO. OR KIDS LOVE IT THAT WAY.

Chewy Crunchy Double Chocolate Brownies

These brownies are my all-time favorite. They have two unusual ingredients: brown sugar and coconut, which add…

Hot-Hot Wings

You'll perspire eating these and love every minute!

Limeade Fizzler

Refreshing spring/summer non alcoholic drink, using my fresh limes

Slow Cooked Sweet Baked Beans

Delicious beans with any BBQ, picnic fare, great with grilled meats as a side dish.

Raspberry~Chipotle Baked Chicken Wings

Perfect for an outdoor picnic, BBQ, pool party, beach party any occasion. Incredibly flavorful! A great…

Baked Sesame Chicken Bites

Great Appetizer for any get together. A family favorite.

Baked Cheese & Olive & Pepper Warm Dip

Delicious warm dip for any get together, serve with crackers or chips.

Banana Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Mini Cakes

Mini-cakes with oatmeal, buttermilk, bananas and mini-chocolate chips......what’s not to like here? These make…

49er Pancakes