Appetizers & snacks, Italian, 500 or fewer calories Recetas

Fried Artichoke Hearts

Not Your Same Ole' Bruschetta

The bruschetta that we all know and love usually consists of tomatoes, fresh basil, olive oil and a few other key ingredients. I had some leftover…

Basil shortbread biscuits

Delicate, crumbly shortbread with a hint of basil

Healthy Italian Vegetable Saute Recipe

Ready to shed some of those Holiday pounds? Here is a healthy way to do it and still very delicious. Come join…

Tuna Stuffed Eggs

I first had these as part of a beautiful salad that also included fried eggplant rounds and several types of olives, at the Locanda Rosati near…

Garlic Butter Breadsticks

These irresistible and simple Garlic Butter Breadsticks are so light, airy, and crispy, you’ll make them over and over again!

Linguine with Garlicky Breadcrumbs

Recipe from Cooking Light

Vegetarian or Vegan Sausage Bread

Vegetarian or vegan sausage bread is a braided loaf of homemade bread that is over-stuffed with Vegan sausage…

Pesto with Almonds

Pesto is a great spread that can replace butter or dip. Pesto is like Italian salsa. Enjoy and Always Cook with Lots of Love, Catherine

Spectacular Summertime Fresh Roasted Marinara Sauce

This is one of the most delicious tomato sauces we’ve ever tasted. You’ll want to make this sauce using…

Roasted Tomato, Basil & Mozarella Bruschetta

This is a slightly modified recipe from Barefoot Contessa's Roasted Tomatoes recipe, see link. Very, very…

Double Chocolate Walnut Biscotti

Deep rich chocolate flavor. Double backed and great for dunking into hot chocolate or a chocolate flavored…

Cranberry Foccacia

No Bake Cake

Too much sugar for me, but I am willing to try adapting it to make it lower in carbs, at least enough to make this easy, no bake cake for special…