Appetizers & snacks, 600 or more calories Recetas

Guava Filling

Guava cake filling is made from guava paste. This filling is very rich and is quite in par with the Dominican cake but can be used for any other…

Whole Wheat Oat Sandwich Bread

A soft sandwich bread made with whole wheat flour, rolled oats, and bread flour.

Fried Chicken Necks

Cajun Crowder Beans

Also known as Crowder peas, these delicious little fellas can often be found in frozen form at the store. These are fresh picked right here in…

Sauteed Sizzling Hotdogs in Tomato Sauce

A pica-pica dish that most kids enjoy/

Penne Pasta Salad

Great for picnics; leftovers hold for several days. Mix of garlic, lemon, olive oil, and feta cheese gives this a great flavor. Source: The…

Puppy Chow, Chex Muddy Buddies

A simple, easy sweet snack that is always a hit, and SO easy to make!

Bob Marley's Chargrilled-Jerk Chicken with Creamy Cucumber Dipping Sauce

The flavors in the following recipe from Bob Marley's Restaurant does a…

Okinawan Sweet Fritters

I grew up loving this delicate treat, both from the market in Okinawa (watching elderly women fry these up in giant cast iron pots) and made at home…

Extra Crispy Baked French Fries

We experimented with things overdue (but still edible of course) in our pantry when deciding what to give the kids for their afternoon snack. Upon…

Easy Parmesan Herb Bread

Serve this quick bread with an appetizer dip, butter, hummus, or tzaziki, or slice and toast for sandwiches. It only requires one minute of…

Baked Scotch Eggs

Easiest Pie Crust Ever Made (from the 1940's from scratch)

This recipe makes a great pie crust recipe and pre-dates "Ready Made" crust products. Enjoy!!

Catalina Dressing

Great marinade for flank steak to be grilled, baked chicken (see links)or as a dressing for mixed green salads. Unfortunately, I just eat it with…

Baked Ravioli with Meat Sauce

This has all the beloved flavors of lasagna but is a lot quicker and easier to make. Using frozen or fresh cheese ravioli is the time saver. And…