American, 400 or fewer calories Recetas

Steamed Green Beans with Lemon & Dill

Delightfully easy and refreshing, these lemon-laced green beans compliment chicken, pork, beef or vegetarian…

Sunrise Pineapple-Orange Mimosa

Mimosas are always so popular at brunches. They’re an elegant orange colored champagne cocktail. A classic one is made with just orange juice and…

Texas Caviar

White Chocolate Mint Cups

Mint white chocolate ganache in a white chocolate shell

Skinny Salisbury Steak, a Diner Classic

Salisbury steak has been a classic dish long before TV dinners were in the picture. Look on the menu of most…

Buttermilk Drop Biscuits

Very easy prep, inexpensive recipe for biscuits. I only use buttermilk, but whole milk is ok too.

Refrigerator Cinnamon Rolls

Make the dough the night before, let rise once, punch down, put in the fridge and bake the next morning. Yum! Makes enough for 18 rolls or so,…

Top of the Line Banana Nut Bread

This bread is light and tender yet firm,, and has a mixture of flavors appealing to the taste buds. I began…

Brown & Wild Rice Stuffed Squash

A healthy and delectable alternative to traditional stuffing, Brown & Wild Rice Stuffed Squash by the…

Oat Pecan Praline Cookies

Chewy, slightly soft texture with a hint of caramel pecan, these attractive cookies make a nice snack for company with coffee, tea or milk.…

Southwestern Waffles

What happens when salsa meets waffles? Fusion cuisine - a marriage of unexpected culinary elements! I was skeptical of how good this might be and…

Zucchini Meatballs in Cream Sauce - Microwave Quick!

Several good reasons to save this recipe: to use up zucchini; to keep the kitchen cool by microwaving the main…

Ham, Peas & Pasta Salad

A nice choice for a summer cookout or picnic, this pasta salad can be made up to a day ahead for convenience. My pasta choice for this is ditalini,…

Rhubarb Crumble (crunch, crisp or whatever!)

An old-fashioned dessert that has endless appeal. Whether you call it a crumble, crunch or a crisp - it is…

Chocolate Chip Zucchini Cookies

Zucchini cookies much like pumpkin cookies tend to have a cake-like texture rather than crisp or crunchy from the extra moisture of the vegetable.…