American, 400 or fewer calories Recetas

Apple & Walnut Oatmeal - microwave-quick!

A welcome alternative to traditional oatmeal, and perfect for fall or back-to-school breakfasts. I love the…

Chef Teddy Chocolate Swiss Roll

Blueberry & Almond Brunch Slaw

About to make a small amount of coleslaw one day an inspiration came to me to make a fruited version with blueberries. But then I couldn’t stop at…

German Chocolate Cookies

This recipe from the BHG.com website was developed as a healthier alternative to outright decadent German chocolate cake. Rolled oats and flax meal…

Lentil, Sausage and Vegetable Stew

Based loosely on Curry Lentil Soup (on this site by John Spottiswood) I took several recipe liberties…

Low Calorie and Delectable, Skinny Mini Reuben Appetizers

Here’s a classic deli sandwich turned into a bite-sized appetizer. I love serving these all throughout the…

Solar-Baked Banana Bread

Too hot to bake nut breads? Get the solar cooker out and keep your cool! Just about anything you bake in the conventional oven has a complimentary…

Zucchini, Yellow Squash & Radish Salad

So colorful, light and refreshing, this goes over well at summer feeds, and helps use up your garden harvest.…

Banana Bread with Walnuts and Dried Cherries

A delicious quick bread that's perfect for breakfast!

Giant Valentine Heart Cookie (It’s a Puzzle Too!)

What fun this is, to get a giant heart cookie that is a jigsaw puzzle too! Package pieces in a box, or stack…

Cinnamon-Raisin Graham Bread (for bread machine dough cycle or conventional yeast bread method)

This is baked whole grain bread at its best, and amply satisfies my yen…

A Summer Event Salad

In the summertime, one is always looking for a refreshing dish, light, tasty and low fat. This salad is great and is a great' tag-a-long' for…

Giant Chocolate Chip Cookie

How about a foot-wide chocolate chip cookie for a party or gift? This treat is quick and easily portable. Chocolate chip cookie recipes abound, but…

Cream of Vegetable Soup

A good base comfort soup for the winter season. Cauliflower, potatoes, carrots, onions and garlic predominate, but you can rifle through the veggie…

Healthy Chickpea Recipes - Gluten Free Goldfish Crackers

Here's a childhood favorite that's actually healthy. Using the powerhouse vegetable chickpea. Yes, it's used…