American, 500 or fewer calories Recetas

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…

Betty's Cole Slaw

I have tasted alot of cole slaw and this one wins. I use this recipe for alot of caterings.

Sugar Pumpkin Curry Cream Soup

We grow sugar pumpkins and after the harvest, I always break them down and puree them and pop them into the freezer for a long Winter's use. In…

Homemade Louisiana Andouille Sausage (No Grinder Required)

A great addition to gumbo, red beans and rice, etoufees, and anywhere you want a sausage with a garlic kick.

Canned Salsa Genovesi Style

Salsa is the Spanish for sauce. Salsa is the combination of chilies, tomatoes, celery, cilantro and a variety of other ingredients, and has been…

Grilled Brie Sandwich

It isn't your mother's grilled cheese

Fajita Marinade # 2

Based on Ninfa's recipe (she made fajitas famous in Texas), which is often published. For beef or pork tenderloin.

Easy Refrigerator Pie from Moody's Diner for a Large Group

Use any flavor instant pudding for this pie. This would work with a graham cracker crust, too.

Kentucky Belles

This is a dessert for coconut lovers.

"Ice Cream" Frosting

I have made this many times and have had positive reactions, especially when people are told it is made with flour. It is easy to make; costs…

Peanutty Oatmeal Cookies

A different take on peanut butter cookies. The oatmeal adds chewiness, and the chopped peanuts add extra crunch. For an over-the-top serving, spread…

Super Low Calorie Honey Mustard Broccoli Slaw

I love all kinds of slaw, particularly this flavorful one! Using broccoli slaw is a wonderful alternative to…

Light Whole Wheat Dinner Rolls

These rolls turn out pillow soft and delicious. Also, they keep for several days in a plastic bag.

Chef Teddy Sopapilla Cheesecake