American, 500 or fewer calories Recetas

Sloppy Sloppy Joes

These get really sloppy, but taste really good. The aroma brings everyone running to the table long before it is finished cooking.

Rice Krispy Treats

Who doesn't like Rice Krispy Treats. I like making mine home made. I like to make really big pieces. The kind that could feed a whole family The…

Pineapple upside downcake (off of Vegweb.com)

I will not kid you this cake is sweet! And for me that would have to be pretty sweet. but, my oldest son said…

Mother's Chicken Casserole

The title says it all!

Barbeque Pulled Pork

Crock Pot Barbeque Pulled Pork - tangy and delicious! On the lighter side too!

Chicken and Dumplings

Skinny Red Velvet Cake

It’s one of my favorites! So rich tasting and super moist. The skinny for 1 slice of this dreamy cake is 250 calories, 6.7 grams of fat and 7 Weight…

Festive Broccoli Salad for a Large Group

I prepare this during the holidays, but it's also a great potluck salad. From "Southern Living" magazine,…

Layered Banana Cream Pie

This pie is smooth and creamy and, oh so, rich! It makes everyone happy!

English Pea Salad

Mimi's Baking Powder Biscuits

Mimi was my grandmother. I never called her anything but Mimi. I was the first grandchild and I christened her with that name. It stuck and all…

Caprese Galette

The cornmeal crust is the perfect stage for summer fresh tomatoes.

Aunt Pearl's Fried Peppers In Oil: Grandma Nellie's

Think of a sweet and sour pickle only in peppers. They are wonderful on sandwiches, and have a fresh and tasty…

Cranberry Oatmeal Cookies

This oatmeal cookie smells and tastes like the holidays! With cranberries, orange zest and cloves it puts a fun twist on a traditional oatmeal…

Apple Bran Muffins

We are muffin addicts at our house! There is nothing better to me than a warm muffin and a latte! I omitted the oil in the recipe, substituted…