American, 500 or fewer calories Recetas

Shrimp Pita with Avocado Dressing

We love shrimp at Carolina HeartStrings and Alessa and I both decided to create a wonderful sandwich using this…

Chicken Spaghetti

This is one of our family favorites.

Tuna Tomato Frittata

I had always wanted to try making a frittata but not having a skillet with an oven resistant handle I never had. Then the other day it occurred to…

The Cran-Banana Smoothie

Pull out your blender and get ready to blend it up! There are an abundance of ingredients that will awaken your taste buds, but will also rejuvenate…

"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…

Celery Soup

I have just a wee bit of Irish in me thanks to my British mom’s side. I believe the name was Pierce somewhere way back there in the family tree.…

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…

White Bean & Pesto Salad

A "Cup A" Blackberry Cobbler

This recipe could not be easier and you can use whatever you have for fruit either fresh or canned. I had wanted to try a “cup a” recipe for a…

Cinnamon-Raisin Bread

The most popular of all breakfast breads is extra-special when made homemade.

Zucchini Almond Cookies

Here's a cheaters recipe for Oatmeal Cookies with a twist.

Creamy Cranberry Coffee Cake

The cranberries give this recipe a tart burst of flavor. It's balanced out by the sweet cheesecake layer.

Quinoa and Butternut Squash Casserole

Classic casseroles are our theme this month and I wanted to make something with the colors and flavors of fall…

Muffins with Simple Syrup

Squash Patties

So often after Thanksgiving and the holidays we quit thinking of pumpkin and squashes. But with healthy eating on my mind I wanted to incorporate…