American, July 4th, 400 or fewer calories Recetas

Apple Bacon Cheddar Crostini

Great fall appetizer, party food or fun snack.

Butter Pecan Bars

A fun treat for dessert or a special after school snack. Source: www.rhodesbread.com/recipes/view/butter-pecan-strips

Texas Caviar

Boston Baked Beans

Deep flavored, muscular, savory baked beans for people who love the experience of good slow-cooked fare.

Oven-Fried Potatoes

These tasty potatoes are a family favorite. We enjoy them as part of a hearty breakfast or alongside meat for supper.

Cardamom Carrots

This side of sweet carrots with a hint of cardamom blend well. They're particularly nice during the holiday's, served up with poultry.

Oat Pecan Praline Cookies

Chewy, slightly soft texture with a hint of caramel pecan, these attractive cookies make a nice snack for company with coffee, tea or milk.…

Ham, Peas & Pasta Salad

A nice choice for a summer cookout or picnic, this pasta salad can be made up to a day ahead for convenience. My pasta choice for this is ditalini,…

Rhubarb Crumble (crunch, crisp or whatever!)

An old-fashioned dessert that has endless appeal. Whether you call it a crumble, crunch or a crisp - it is…

Giggling Gourmet's "Don Quixote's Boca de Fuego!" Hot Sauce

For those that like it hot: Here's a hot sauce personal favorite of my own design that I have been working on…

Chef Gino's Peanut Blossom Cookies

Peanut Blossoms were developed by Freda Smith from Gibsonburg, Pa. in a National Pillsbury Bake-Offf…

Lemon Coconut Pixies

I shape ( using an ice cream scoop #40) my cookies right after dough is made and then refrigerate.

Ham and Cheese Sliders

Open Faced Peach Mango Cobbler w/Crystallized Ginger

Peaches and mangoes are wonderful and bright with natural, juicy sweetness, unmatched by many. This cobbler is…

Mexican Corn and Potatoes

In the Summer roast the fresh corn and while doing that roast those Serrano's. The additional smoky flavor will only enhance this. I like to…