American, July 4th, 200 or fewer calories Recetas

Creole Pralines

Better than a cookie (sorry bakers, but this is a Creole group) and with the true taste of New Orleans, Creole Pralines are one of the signature…

Creamy Cucumber Salad

This refreshing salad is a departure from traditional marinated cucumbers, and perfect for summer cookouts and picnics. Cucumbers may be peeled or…

Vinaigrette Coleslaw I

Light with a nice balance of sweet/sour, Vinaigrette Coleslaw has become one of my favorites from BGH.COM, and makes a welcome change from creamy…

Fiesta Chopped Salad

I’m on a mission to find great new (to me) recipes using zucchini, and this perky salad was the first to be tried. A healthy colorful side salad,…

Red Cabbage Coleslaw

Think outside the box for your next slaw with this creamy deep red cabbage version. The dried cranberries are camouflaged by the cabbage color and…

Guacamole Tex-Mex

Super simple - fast - packs just enough punch. It will be the best you ever tasted. Bring on the cervesas, margaritas - and lots of quality…

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.…

Chocolate Butter Pecans

FRYING BACON THE BEST WAY

I KNOW I PUT THIS ONE ON BEFORE BUT I DIDN'T EXPLAIN IT VERY WELL.SOME PEOPLE PUT THEM IN DRINKS SOME PUT CHO. OR KIDS LOVE IT THAT WAY.

A Summer Event Salad

In the summertime, one is always looking for a refreshing dish, light, tasty and low fat. This salad is great and is a great' tag-a-long' for…

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…

A NEW WAY TO FRY BACON

HOW MANY TIMES HAVE YOU WANTED TO FRY A LB.OF BACON IN A SMALL PAN THIS WORKS VERY GOOD AND IT TASTE BETER THAN FLAT. I DO 1 LB,IN A 12 INCH PAN.

Four C Coleslaw

This is my version of a coleslaw I tasted many years ago at a catered event. It's close but not precisely the same. However it's a refreshing change…

Dipping sauce from water Melon rind

Laster year I had a long recovery from a tumor.but I got my taste buds back and smell. This recipe is one of…

White Dry Rub

I was using my red rub for all meats. It was good but thought the beef needed to treated differantly. I came up with this rub for my red meats. Now…