North american mardi gras recipes with 500 or fewer calories

Cream of Broccoli Soup

Amazingly EASY & DELICIOUS cream of broccoli soup which was EVEN BETTER when I had it for leftovers two days after making.

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

swordfish avocado

1 1/2 to 2 swordfish steaks, about 1 inch thick tips: Shark can be substituted for swordfish if desired. make basting brushes from oregano…

Smoked Gouda Mac and Cheese

Everyone will thank you for this one make double if you have big eaters this has never failed me .... This is a very heavy, creamy filling side…

Quick Organic Guacamole

Perfect guacamole for parties or whenever

Pamplemousse Martini

A light grapefruit based cocktail that even the men will enjoy. A spin on the cosmopolitan, combining grapefruit and pomegranate juice.

Apple Granola Bars

Penn Cove Mussels Provencal

Zuchini Cupcakes

I got this recipe from Garret who is a blogger. He has some really good recipes! Check him out!…

Shrimp, Avocado and Grapefruit Salad

Tangy salad for warm summer days

Banana Nut Muffins

Delicious for breakfast or as an afternoon snack!

Lamb Burger Patties

These Lamb Burgers will beat a Big Mac anyday!

Festive Pasta Salad

This pasta salad is colorful and zesty! Serve warm or at room temperature.

Grilled Avocado and Pesto Salad

This salad is easy, unique and delicious!

Chicken Kabobs

These kabobs are colorful, tasty, and make a great dish for any summertime party.