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Quick and easy dinner party recipes with 300 or fewer calories with photo
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Baked Jalapeno DipThis dip is irresistible. If you're looking for a light, healthy appetizer, this isn't it. But if you want something that's easy to make, tastes… |
Nancy Miyasaki
Nov 2009 Intermediate |
33 votes
34388 views
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Rich Sauce with White Eggplant & HerbsEggplant has nothing to do with eggs - unless you dip and bread them. This sauce is a knockout! We grow… |
Amos Miller
Sep 2011 Professional |
13 votes
16536 views
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Cornbread, Jalapeno Maple BaconWhen the daytime temperature hits around 50 degrees and the evening plunges to 30 or lower, it is time to begin the annual maple syrup processing in… |
Amos Miller
Feb 2011 Professional |
12 votes
22553 views
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Rich Chocolate BrowniesThese brownies have chocolate chips and melted chocolate in the batter, making them doubly delicious. It's a crowd-pleasing treat I can always count… |
Nancy Miyasaki
Oct 2009 Intermediate |
12 votes
17629 views
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Pear & Fig ChutneyI still had a few pears from the orchard and the figs are almost finished. Why not a Pear & Fig chutney? Easily done! This is everything a… |
Amos Miller
Nov 2011 Professional |
10 votes
28064 views
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Top SF Chronicle Recipe: Pasta with Broccoli and Spicy SausageOur good friend Linda Hansen saved this top recipe from the SF Chronicle in 2004 and it has become one of her… |
John Spottiswood
Apr 2011 Advanced |
10 votes
7837 views
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Green Beans with Basil and TomatoThis is an attractive and tasty side dish. The butter, basil and tomato adds a nice flavor boost to the green… |
John Spottiswood
Jul 2012 Advanced |
9 votes
7519 views
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Cauliflower & Potatoes ~ Indian styleI have never been a really big fan of cauliflower, but I love potatoes and spices. This dish, known as 'Alu… |
Amos Miller
Jan 2012 Professional |
8 votes
21525 views
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CEVICHE! ~ Costa Rican StyleMy buddy, Ed, of Puerto Rican descent, spent his time in the Air Force in Central and South America. Ed's favorite dish: ceviche! He tells endless… |
Amos Miller
Jan 2012 Professional |
7 votes
113597 views
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Romaine Salad with Creamy Basil DressingThe crisp inner leaves of romaine lettuce goes wonderfully with this light and creamy basil-infused dressing.… |
John Spottiswood
Jan 2012 Advanced |
7 votes
12006 views
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Spicy Shrimp on SpinachWe made this as one of the dishes at our annual stay at the Koehler Winery near in Los Olivos near Santa Barbara. Everything we made was delicious,… |
John Spottiswood
Aug 2011 Advanced |
6 votes
10994 views
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Quick Organic GuacamolePerfect guacamole for parties or whenever |
dp
Dec 2009 Professional |
6 votes
17346 views
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Creole PralinesBetter 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… |
Amos Miller
Feb 2011 Professional |
5 votes
10219 views
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Everything Goes Oatmeal CoookiesThis is an original recipe. I was making them, years ago, because my children wanted a "loaded" oatmeal cookie… |
J. Gino Genovesi
Dec 2013 Professional |
5 votes
17998 views
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Marinated AsparagusThis versatile recipe made with fresh asparagus can be made year around. Serve it cold or warm as side with any meal. My favorite way to serve… |
Robyn Savoie
Feb 2014 Advanced |
5 votes
13443 views
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