July 4th recipes with 500 or fewer calories costing less than $3.0 per serving with photo added by professional chefs

Peppermint Stick Ice Cream

What to do with the candy canes after Christmas? Make ice cream! Doesn't have to be summer to get my ice cream maker out.

Peanutty Oatmeal Cookies

A different take on peanut butter cookies. The oatmeal adds chewiness, and the chopped peanuts add extra crunch. For an over-the-top serving, spread…

Pigs in a Blanket Recipe Video

After trying to come up with several ideas for a baby shower I thought hotdogs would be a big hit, I was right!

Cajun Meatballs

You can make these as spicy as you want by adding more hot sauce. Also for a different taste combine 1/2 lb lean beef and 1/2 lb of ground spicy…

Garlic Herbed Sweet Potatoes

TRY THIS AT EASTER - it is a signature dish! It is sweet and savory with fresh herbs, dairy products and chicken broth. This is a North…

Cheesecake Supreme Shows The Colors for Flag Day & July 4th!

For a luncheon on Flag Day I needed a dessert in patriotic colors. Cheesecake Supreme with fresh strawberries…

Buffalo Chex Mix Recipe

Perfect snack for game day.

Prosciutto Garlic Green Beans With Tomatoes Recipe

Fresh green beans, ripe grape tomatoes and bacon are a few of the wonderful ingredients that make this side…

Brown Butter Toffee Blondies

Healthy Italian Vegetable Saute Recipe

Ready to shed some of those Holiday pounds? Here is a healthy way to do it and still very delicious. Come join…

Lentil Bulgar Burgers with Fiery Fruit Salsa

Fruit salsa adds bright flavors. Serve with lime wedges for added zest. Serve a double burger and hold the…

Sugar Molds for Creative Decorating

Here is an easy way to mold sugar and make whatever you want for a party theme. The molds are inexpensive at…

Lemon, Orange Poppy Seed Cake

A variation of mine of the poppy seed cake. Try it. You will like it

Bacon Grilled Scallops

What a great flavored scallop with a secret butter sauce that makes these over the top amazing!

Yogurt Pancakes with Blueberries

Light and sublime, these pancakes are perfect for summer’s bounty of blueberries. Whole wheat pastry flour is…