Quick and easy dinner party recipes with 200 or fewer calories costing less than $2.5 per serving with photo added by professional chefs

Green Bean, Carrot and Mushroom Medley

A quick-to-fix green bean side dish or vegetarian main dish. I like to use my steamer for the beans and…

Skinny, Mini Mexican Meatball Tostada Appetizers

Delight your guests with these itty, bitty meatballs atop a mini tostada. This is such a yummy and simple…

Beef Fajita Best Marinade

This is fast, simple and super delicious! You should have a very hot (very) cast iron griddle or pan to do this right. I preheat the griddle 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…

Asparagus Almandine

From the description of this recipe reads: "Something magical happens when asparagus meets almonds and lemon. Crispy nuts, tart citrus and ...…

Japanese “Rare” Cheesecake

No bake cheesecakes are called “rare cheesecakes” in Japan. It is a soft type of cheesecake and usually gelatin is used to harden the filling. Rare…

Christmas Apple Salad

Red and green color apples make a Christmas statement for this fresh, healthy and simple fruit salad. Select apples for the deepest color you can…

Skinny Mini Reuben Appetizers, Low Calorie and Delectable

Here’s a classic deli sandwich turned into a bite-sized appetizer. I love serving these whenever I’m having…

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…

Fiesta Chopped Salad

I’m on a mission to find great new (to me) recipes using zucchini, and this perky salad was the first to be tried. A healthy colorful side salad,…

Guacamole Tex-Mex

Super simple - fast - packs just enough punch. It will be the best you ever tasted. Bring on the cervesas, margaritas - and lots of quality…

Skinny Lemon Glazed Chicken, Sweet and Sassy

This spectacular sweet and spicy lemon glazed chicken will make your taste buds sizzle! Studies show eating…

The sangria, perfect to cool this summer.

In a glass jar, put the chopped fruit, sugar and spirits, stir with a wooden spoon and quickly dissolves the…

Creme de Menthe Pillows

Steamed Green Beans with Lemon & Dill

Delightfully easy and refreshing, these lemon-laced green beans compliment chicken, pork, beef or vegetarian…