American summer recipes with 400 or fewer calories

HCG Traditional Shrimp Cocktail

Source: hcgdropscentral.com Tasting and filling shrimp cocktail for those on the hcg diet plan. Eating low calories doesn't mean you can't enjoy…

Kumquat Mojito

One of the greatest things about this tiny orange-like fruit is that you can eat it whole. In fact, it's probably the only citrus fruit that you…

Aunt Birdie’s Easy Sour Cream Coffee Cake (Two Versions)

This recipe brings fond memories of a favorite aunt who was a terrific cook. (My cousin and I used to say the…

Peanut Butter Cookies

Easy, delicious peanut butter cookies. The kids love them and can make them on their own, they're so easy.

Amazing Zucchini Pie

I came by this recipe from the Parents Action for Children web site, and as the name suggests, it is indeed “amazing.” Rather like a brunch quiche,…

Date and Nut Quick Bread

Date and Nut quick bread is quite an old fashioned favorite, it could be relished plain with tea/coffee or slathered with spoonful of fresh cream.…

Grilled Vegetable Salad

Inspired by The Ivy in Santa Monica, this is a wonderful spring salad that can be served as a side to grilled meats or as a main for lunch or a…

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…

Peach Cobbler

This is a great old fashioned cobbler recipe defiantly worth the extra effort. My family enjoys this in their own unique ways. My hubby enjoys his…

Copper Carrots

Apricot Walnut Squares (A Bar Cookie)

CRUNCHY, CHEWY and MOIST. That sums up this pleasing amber-color bar cookie. The bottom crust gets extra crunch…

Collard Greens, corn and Tortilla Strata

A layered casserole of vegetables and flour tortillas. A vegetarian side dish to be enjoyed with or without a…

Cabbage Apple Slaw - Netta Belle's Choice

A heart healthy crispy salad of cabbage, apples, celery, walnuts and raisins. A salad for all seasons.…