500 or fewer calories, American Recetas

Easy Fudge Recipe

I use this recipe, which is practically idiot-proof (catering can be stressful), and it's delicious. Freezing fudge is not a good idea, as it…

Egg and Crispy Potatoes on Wilted Spinach

This month we are once again participating in the Improv Cooking Challenge with Kristen at Frugal Antics of a…

Mini Mushroom Frittata

March is almost over and spring has sprung in the Carolinas! I hope wherever you live you are as lucky as we are to have such a beautiful spring…

Low Fat, Three Cheese Mac and Cheese, Made From a Box But Healthier

For years I’ve been on the quest for a decadent tasting classic macaroni…

Lemon Tea Bread

Inspired by: The New McCall’s Cookbook. Have a beautiful weekend filled with good memories. With Love, Catherine xo

Black Bottom Cupcakes

I was looking through my old tin recipe file and found this card, handwritten by a lady named Emily Smith. I worked with her years and years ago.…

Reduced Fat Pumpkin Cookies

Banana, pecans and chocolate chips muffins

The other day, I discovered a nice dessert: the banana cake in the restaurant Factory&Co. This is the first…

Mini Oreo Cheesecakes

Mini Oreo Cheesecakes

Chocolate Chocolate Chip Waffles

These dark and chocolaty waffles are devilishly rich but with the added oat bran, it offers a healthier version…

Spiced Walnuts by Carla Hall

Great to eat as a snack or add to a salad.

Mini Chocolate Glazed Donut

No question about it. My favorite donut is chocolate cake with a glaze. I could eat a dozen. . . . . all in one sitting. For Christmas one of…

Shallot Herb Grilled Corn

My immersion blender came with a small bowl and attachment that allows it to work like a food processor. I love it. It is great for small…

Torte di granchio ( Crab Cakes)

Crab cakes became popular along the coastlines of mid Atlantic States, the Gulf Coasts and Italy as well. It is a simple and tasty way to serve crab…

Cinnamon Roll Pizza

It is pizza time at Carolina HeartStrings! Alessa and I decided that for the month of August we would be as creative with the pizza theme as we…