American, 500 or fewer calories Recetas

Banana Nut Appetizer

These quartered slices of fresh bananas with mayo and pecans make a delicious appetizer course for your holiday meal or dinner party.

Ron's Seriously Good Dried Beef and Cheese Dip

A favorite of mine made by a dog park buddy. Serve with Triscuits or buttter crackers. Stuff celery with it.

Vinaigrette Coleslaw II

Light, sweet and tart, this salad is a refreshing change from creamy coleslaws. This is a variation of Vinaigrette Coleslaw I - link below (see…

Baked Ranch Chicken

Baking lean chicken breasts is an ideal way to serve a low-fat, yet rich in protein meal. However, chicken can get dry in the oven. I have used…

Chocolatey Brownie Bites

My favorite chocolate treat has always been a brownie. The fudgier the better (is that a word?) It sure is to me. It perfectly describes how I…

Grab and Go Peanut Butter Bars

Toad-In-The-Hole

When I told my British mom that Tammie and I were doing recipes that were related to our heritage this month she eagerly suggested Toad-in-the-Hole.…

New Best Flour Tortillas

Heretofore, I have only used lard to make tamales; however, I experimented with using it for tortillas. They came out flavorful, fluffy, and soft.…

Snappy Stuffed Tomatillos

What a wonderful treat at parties. Friends and family will request this time and time again. Feel free to substitute cherry tomatoes for the…

Pork Roast With The World's Best Loin Roast Rub

This sweet and spicy dry rub mix that top this roast add flavor sure to become a favorite.

Zucchini-Carrot Bars

Reminiscent of carrot cake, these garden-fresh sweet bars make a delicious and pretty snack or dessert to take to a gathering. Or set out some of…

Blueberry Buckle

Chock full of blueberries, the tender and not-too-sweet cake batter produces a mid-morning coffee cake or dessert ‘extraordinaire’! A light…

Potato Pancakes

These savory potato pancakes are one of three favorite recipes I have. The nutmeg addes an interesting twist.

Mussels Steamed in Brandy with Apples and Sage

Mussels make an easy and inexpensive meal. For the sweetest mussels, look for smaller ones and ask your…

Apple Muffins ( no butter)

These apple muffins are moist and mildly sweet. Oil is substituted for butter.