Appetizers & snacks, 300 or fewer calories Recetas

Bison and Bean Chili

Rich and hearty Native American dish that goes well with fresh fry bread.

Chinese Hoisin Sauce

This recipe is easy to make and tastes great. Amounts can be adjusted to suit individual tastes to make it more or less sweet and spicy. Black bean…

Crab Cakes

Ceviche

Light and refreshing ceviche. I used fresh striped bass that we caught on the Sacramento River, but think you could substitute with any fresh white…

Herbed Dip

This is my favourite low calorie, fat free, savoury, all purpose dip. You can use it on baked potatoes or as a chip dip or as a dip for fresh…

Roasted Tomatillo Salsa

I picked up a bunch of nice looking tomatillos at the local farmers market this week that were crying to be charred on the grill and made into a…

Refrigerator Pickles

Avocado and Feta Salad

This recipe works as a guacamole when served with tortilla chips, or can stand alone as a salad, or used as a chutney.

Bavarian Semmelknoedel (Bread Dumplings)

This is a very traditional bread dumpling that is served in restaurants in Austria and Bavaria. This is a…

Tzatziki (Yogurt Cucumber Dip)

Refreshing appetizer dip with pita or flat bread, veggies or crackers. Or use as a sauce for gyros or Greek tacos. I have also tried this on…

Strudel with millet

Savory strudel full of healthy goodness

Tuscan Mashed chickpeas

Grill some bread prior to serving

My Homemade Apple Butter with Apple Schnapps

Two autumn standards, pumpkin and apple. I joined Schnapps Liquor with apple in this lovely spread. Apple…

Marinated Cheese Dip

Try this with crackers, or warm French bread slices.