Appetizers & snacks, 500 or fewer calories, American Recetas

Homemade Ranch Dressing and Dip

This delicious dressing and dip (e.g. crudités, chicken wings) takes some prep time, but is so much better than bottled dressing, which has, to me,…

Sweet Pickles In 15 Minutes. Just In Time For The 4th!

It's been busy here in Sonoma getting ready for our annual 4th of July barbecue. In planning our menu this…

Skinny Matzo Ball Soup for Passover or Anytime

I bet you never thought matzo ball soup could be made skinny! The soup itself is usually low in calories and…

Skinny, Mini Reuben Appetizers

Here’s a classic deli sandwich turned into a bite-sized appetizer. I love serving these whenever I’m having company over or even as a fun lunch.…

Shrimp Mousse

A recipe that's been in my family for 30 years. Changed many times until it has reached what we believe to be perfection ;)

The Best Refrigerator Pickles

This is my mothers refrigerator pickle recipe. This was handed down from generation to generation in our house.

Creamy Cheesy Spinach Artichoke Dip

This is so good my son asks for a bowl and just eats it with a spoon! We have this every family get…

Roasted almonds with Quinoa, Flax and Sunflower seed

This is a great, healthy snack that we had up in Park City this week. We all munched happily all week, and got…

Apple Pie Larabar Remake

Here's a homemade version of my favorite Larabar - the Apple Pie Larabar.

Skinny Mini Reuben Appetizers, Low Calorie and Delectable

Here’s a classic deli sandwich turned into a bite-sized appetizer. I love serving these whenever I’m having…

Yogurt Cool Whip Fruit Dip

Deviled Egg Variations with Foolproof Hardboiled Eggs Instructions

Stop turning failed hardboiled eggs into egg salad, although egg salad can…

Crab Cream Cheese Ball

December is a busy time for everyone and there are always lots of parties and last minute get togethers during the holidays. We thought that we…

Cran-Orange Muffins

Cran-Orange muffins are light , tasty and refreshing when entertaining guests out on the patio or pool side. In the winter, they go well with…

Halloween Candy Corn Fruit Cups

Halloween is right around the corner. That means the ghouls and goblins in your neighborhood will be looking for sweet treats. Here's a great…