Appetizers & snacks, BBQ party, 500 or fewer calories, American Recetas

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!

Bacon and Cheese Stuffed Mushroom Caps

A great appetizer with plenty of flavor!

Basic Barbeque Sauce

This sauce is adapted from Cookshack's Spicy Barbeque Sauce. Theirs uses a mix they sell. I have used a basic rub instead as a base which is…

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…

Apple Bacon Cheddar Crostini

Great fall appetizer, party food or fun snack.

Texas Caviar

Jalapeno Poppers with Cilantro Ranch

Baked not fried, mmm...

Perfect Bread and Butter Pickles

Not too sweet and not too sour, these old-fashioned pickles are crisp and crunchy. " Better than Grandma's" is…

Spinach & Artichoke Dip

Broccoli Casse Rolls

Two super delicious recipes combined into one Uber-delicious creation. Broccoli casserole is an indulgent favorite of my family's. Egg rolls are a…

Skinny Sliders with Caramelized Onions, Yum!

Minimizing is the new super-sizing and these little sliders are terrific. No need to heat up the barbecue…

Pretzel Dogs

The perfect lunch for a picnic in the backyard. Source: http://www.rhodesbread.com/recipes/view/pretzel-dogs

Grandmas's Mashed Potato Salad

Gram made this whenever the mood struck. It's great picnic food.