Appetizers & snacks, American, Picnic, 500 or fewer calories Recetas

Pâté with Bacon & Onion

A "pâté" (pah-TAY) is simply a paste of meat and a fat. It can be super fancy, or, as in this recipe, super simple. Guaranteed to impress your…

The Best Refrigerator Pickles

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

Mom’s Deviled Ham Spread / Sandwich Filling

No one will complain about the leftovers from the holiday ham when it shows up next day as a dip or spread for…

7 Layer Taco Dip

Perfect for any party! The multiple servings is excellent for several people or prep the items and store separately to whip up a bigger protion for…

No Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars

Avocado and Feta Salad

This recipe works as a guacamole when served with tortilla chips, or can stand alone as a salad, or used as a chutney.

Guacamole Tex-Mex

Super simple - fast - packs just enough punch. It will be the best you ever tasted. Bring on the cervesas, margaritas - and lots of quality…

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!

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…

GAME DAY SLIDERS

I love the idea of ‘sliders’. This recipe incorporates all the ease of my favorite meatloaf recipe. And, Green Chiles give it an extra kick.

Pretzel Dogs

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

Jalapeno Corn Muffins

Chipotle Butter

This is great with grilled corn on the cob, potatoes, dinner rolls and corn bread.