Appetizers & snacks, 400 or fewer calories Recetas

Chad's Real Deal Salsa

I have perused the web over and over and have had a very hard time finding authentic salsa roja (Red Salsa for you gringos). True salsa roja is NOT…

My Pork Dumplings

These are my lovely Chinitas!..after the heat and outside their dominion. Now, they are ready so come on, get your chopsticks, grab them, eat them…

caramel corn

Sweet Potato and Celery Soup

Sweet potatoes are a vegetable that is high in carotene and converts to Vitamin A in the body. Beta carotene is considered a preventive for heart…

Multivitamin Salad

Two weeks ago I kept a raw week diet in order to cleanse my body because I felt terribly guilty after eating a lot of crap (meat free though) in the…

Skinny Bolognese, Amazingly Rich, Very Filling, Served Over Nutritious Spaghetti Squash

Everybody needs a good recipe for Bolognese and this sauce is really…

potato n cheddar cheese croquette

with mash potato and cheddar cheese this snacks will do wonders.

Roasted Pepper Hummus

I used raw chickpeas for this recipe (soaked overnight and cooked in a pressure cooker) but you can use the canned variety as well.

Taco Sauce #1 (Crockpot)

Use it to spice up tacos, chalupas, eggs, burgers, and more.

Cheesy Pepperoni Fingers

Looking for a quick and easy snack or appetizer in the spur of the moment. Take cheese sticks and deli sliced pepperoni from ordinary to…

Catfish Stew

For my last “All American” recipe (our July theme) I wanted something that was also a Southern favorite. Whether you catch it yourself, buy it at…

Edamame/Chickpea Guacamole

Packed with good-for-you foods this dis is outstanding in sandwiches, salads or a standalone snack! Please eat your veggies!

Pizza bites with pumpkin

Delightful and gilt-free pizza bites.

Cornmeal piñon Shortcake with Huckleberries

Home made Tortillas

Once you try these you will never buy them again. And as you get better you can make a huge batch in about 30 minutes!. My first attempt took me…