July 4th recipes with 400 or fewer calories

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…

Garden Salmon Loaf

Clams steamed in white wine and garlic

Picture it... warm summer night at ther jersey shore. Spent all day at the beach, you come home shower and put…

Chicken with Grapes and Almonds Salad and Sandwich Filling

Serve atop mixed greens as a salad, or as a sandwich filling for breads and rolls.

Key lime pie cheesecake in a jar

This dessert is absolutely amazing, if you like Key lime pie. Tangy, creamy with sweet crumbs.

Crock Pot Baked Potato Recipe

I would have never dreamed how easy these were, delicious and fun to make the toppings for. Just think, baked potatoes ready in a crock pot? The…

Maple-Smoked Ribs

Who does not love juicy, spicy ribs? These ribs melt in your mouth.

Gnocchi

If you have never had gnocchi, you are in for a great dish. I refer to my dish as Gnocchi even though the dough contains no potatoes.. Many areas…

Potluck Apricot Cobbler

An old-fashioned cobbler makes a hit with crowds and one of my favorite cobbler fruits is apricots. These perky golden first fruits of summer have…

Apple Pie Dip

Apple Pie Dip-is a delicious, easy and quick (22) minute recipe for a dip which tastes exactly like apple pie. This is a great dip for any holiday…

Incredible Rum Punch

This simple recipe was a HUGE hit at our last pool party. Once the guys got a sip of it, they finished off their beers and started drinking the…

Sloppy Sloppy Joes

These get really sloppy, but taste really good. The aroma brings everyone running to the table long before it is finished cooking.

Rhubarb Cream Pie with Almond Crumb Crust

When I think of spring, I think of fresh wild asparagus, daffodils and tulips, and rhubarb. I don’t know why I…

Barbeque Pulled Pork

Crock Pot Barbeque Pulled Pork - tangy and delicious! On the lighter side too!