500 or fewer calories, American, Summer Recetas

Corn Chowder with Spam

A basic, simple chowder to fill those little holes in your menu. Tastes great but is always better the second day so make sure you make too much.…

Turkey Apple Patties

These breakfast or brunch sausage patties are moist and savory. No need for beef or pork here, the turkey is ideal for lighter meals. The apple and…

Lemon Loaf Cake

A tasty cake for that small gathering, elegant for brunch, luncheon or dinner. Dress up with chocolate syrup and ice cream..

Pamplemousse Martini

A light grapefruit based cocktail that even the men will enjoy. A spin on the cosmopolitan, combining grapefruit and pomegranate juice.

Sausage and Pinto Bean Cornbread Casserole

This is a recipe my father and I created, which was inspired by Southern Living's Chicken and Black Bean…

Citrus Grilled Shrimp over Greens

Caramelized Banana Cupcakes

These moist, dense cupcakes feature bananas caramelized with spiced rum.

Nanner Sushi

Having to make cute little tea party foods for a little girls "upscale" tea party I was asked to make several finger sandwiches for the kids. I came…

Cajun Corn and Bacon Maque Choux

If you don't have time for fresh corn you can always use 1 1/4 c of shoepeg corn with 1/4 c cream corn...

Brown Butter Toffee Blondies

Fabulously Healthy, Edamame, Spinach and Garlic Hummus For Summer Entertaining

We’re loving this skinny dip. It’s loaded with such good-for-you…

Pulled Pork Sliders with Mango BBQ Sauce

I admit, I’m an egghead. Earlier this year I finally made room on the patio for one more grill- the grill of…

Chicken with Cantaloupe, Cucumber and Zucchini Salad

Perfect for fall garden harvests, this main dish salad is lightly dressed with lime and cilantro. It's based on…

Grilled Lamb With Tequila And Chipotle Rub

This lamb offers a change of pace from the classic grilled steak. It is best to start this marinating at home…

Pinwheels with a Crunchy Twist

Looking for a party snack food that is quick and healthy? Look no further than this delicious recipe for Feta Cheese Pinwheels. They take about 10…