American, 500 or fewer calories Recetas

Basic Pickling Brine

I think pickling is the easiest preservation method for saving your garden harvest. I learned a simple recipe for brine this weekend at a…

Meatless Fridays #1– Vegetarian Chili

This is the first in a series of meatless Friday posts. Today we are having vegetarian chili. Lately even if I…

Chocolate Dreams

Irish Spuds (St. Patrick's Day Cookie)

Chocolate and chewy, Irish Spuds are a unique cookie for St. Patrick's Day. The stiff chocolate-oatmeal dough…

Applesauce Raisin Cookies

Breakfast Bacon and Egg Casserole

Adapted from Betty Crocker's "Impossible Pie" from the 70s.

Skinny Classic Baked Beans

Your search might just be over…These classic baked beans are simply wonderful. You’ll love the ease of this recipe, too. Made with such a rich…

Buttermilk Cornbread with Green Chilies and Cheese

It’s hard to stop at just one serving of this, so if you have a hungry crowd coming, double the recipe! I love…

Ranch Beer Cheese Dip

Make a day ahead for best flavor and serve with bagel chips, melba toast, or pretzels.

Microwave Fudge

Easy prep recipe for chocolate lovers.

Cheese Scallion Bread (No Knead)

This is a great bread for sandwiches, toast (with flavored cream cheese - yum!). Use extra sharp cheddar for…

Chicken Thighs w/ Artichoke and Feta

This was so easy and full of flavor.

Mocha Brownies from Scratch

Great with or without nuts.

Layered Pumpkin Pudding Pie (easily converts to a lighter version)

A change-of-pace pumpkin pie recipe for the holidays with the bonus - it…

Magical Bars Made Skinny

They’re super rich and decadent. And just six ingredients layered right in the pan. Each delectable bar has 133 calories, 6 grams of fat and 4…