500 or fewer calories, Appetizers & snacks, American Recetas

Baked Cheese & Olive & Pepper Warm Dip

Delicious warm dip for any get together, serve with crackers or chips.

Homemade Chocolate Milk Shakes

A frugal way to make a homemade chocolate milk shake when you don't have any ice cream on hand. You will not believe how delicious these shakes are!

Peach Rhubarb Jam

This rhubarb jam is "just peachy" with a touch of cinnamon.

Pumpkin Cranberry Nut Granola

Need a last-minute food gift or host gift idea? This makes, bakes, cools and can be bagged within an hour! Use as a topping on yogurt, ice cream,…

Cranberry Fluff

This is a great alternative to the classic Cranberry dish served at the Holiday meal. It is easy to make and uses fresh ingredients. Your guests…

Easy Cilantro Dip

Julia Ann's Caramel Corn

A special treat of caramel corn for snacks, appetizers, gifts and eat with hot cocoa on a winter day in front of the fireplace. ©2007-2014…

Fish with Pineapple Salsa

Use your favorite type of fish. The recipe calls for Tilapia, but after my husband told me how tilapia is raised we no longer eat it.

Banana Nut Appetizer

These quartered slices of fresh bananas with mayo and pecans make a delicious appetizer course for your holiday meal or dinner party.

Ron's Seriously Good Dried Beef and Cheese Dip

A favorite of mine made by a dog park buddy. Serve with Triscuits or buttter crackers. Stuff celery with it.

Grab and Go Peanut Butter Bars

Snappy Stuffed Tomatillos

What a wonderful treat at parties. Friends and family will request this time and time again. Feel free to substitute cherry tomatoes for the…

Butter Pecan Bars

A fun treat for dessert or a special after school snack. Source: www.rhodesbread.com/recipes/view/butter-pecan-strips

Texas Caviar

Crockpot Macaroni and Cheese

Cheese and pasta, always the perfect combination in my mind and two foods that I think of when I want a comfort food. I have been determined for a…