North american mardi gras recipes with 500 or fewer calories added by professional chefs

Panko Crusted Baked Tilapia

So I didn't find a recipe I liked for this and had to bungle my way through it alone. But it turned out pretty darned good! Nice crispy crunch, and…

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…

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…

Creme de Menthe Pillows

SMOKED TAMALES

THIS IS SOMETHING THATS GOOD TO EAT WHEN GRILLING AS A SNACK.I HOPE FOOD NETWORK LOOKS AT MY PATENT.

SALMON with TOMATO SALSA

Either salsa is great with Salmon, but we had a killer frost this week. A lot of green tomatoes were picked from the garden, resulting in this…

CANDIED PECANS

THIS RECIPE I MADE AND EVERY ONE OF MY FRIENDS GET ON CHRISTMAS. THIS IT SOMETHING YOU CAN NOT STOP EATING. I GIVE THE BASIC RECIPE YOU CAN ADD WHAT…

Chocolate Dreams

Chocolate Butter Pecans

Healthy Chickpea Recipes - Gluten Free Goldfish Crackers

Here's a childhood favorite that's actually healthy. Using the powerhouse vegetable chickpea. Yes, it's used…

Nanner Sushi

Having to make cute little tea party foods for a little girls "upscale" tea party I was asked to make several finger sandwiches for the kids. I came…

A NEW WAY TO FRY BACON

HOW MANY TIMES HAVE YOU WANTED TO FRY A LB.OF BACON IN A SMALL PAN THIS WORKS VERY GOOD AND IT TASTE BETER THAN FLAT. I DO 1 LB,IN A 12 INCH PAN.

Oatmeal Saucepan Cookies

A saucepan becomes the mixing bowl in these super simple cookies that bake just a few minutes in the oven. If you wish, use the coconut/chocolate…

A BETTER FISH BATTER

THIS IS A RECIPE THAT I CAME UP WITH A WILE BACK AND USE IT BECAUSE IT WILL NOT BURN YOUR OIL LIKE DRY RECIPE AND YOU CAN ADD ANY THING TO IT FOR…

Blue Cheese Macaroni Salad