American, Dinner Party, 500 or fewer calories, Vegetarian Recetas

Layered Lemon Tomato Aspic

Layered Lemon Tomato Aspic is a chilled jellied salad with a punch of sweet and tart flavors.

Hawaiian Crest Salsa

I came up with this recipe at the spur of the moment to accompany the shrimp recipe I was preparing for a late lunch get-together with several of my…

Pecan Pie Muffins

These yummy, rich and flavorful Pecan Pie Muffins only take a few ingredients and are ready in minutes. It’s like a gooey Pecan Pie in muffin form!

Yellow Garlic Rice and Broccoli

I make this all the time for a quick and easy side dish. Alternately, this can be a main dish by adding 1 lb. of chicken, beef, or pork. my…

Grilled Scallops and Papaya Salsa

Great light dinner or lunch. Make sure to have some good crusty bread with it.

Parmesan Roasted Asparagus

A very simple and delicious asparagus, lightly accented with parmesan.

Pamplemousse Martini

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

Quinoa with Fresh Corn and Mint

This is a great quinoa dish to serve alongside fish or chicken. I have grown to love quinoa, and it is perfect for this dish. But this would also…

Green Bean Casserole

I can't do Thanksgiving without this side dish. I like it with 1 cup of shredded Cheddar cheese added to it.

White Cheddar Grits with Veggies

This Garlic White Cheddar Corn Porridge with Roasted Veggies side dish is perfect for any occasion or makes an…

Apple Crumble

Apple Crumble is an old-fashioned dessert of warm baked apples topped with crispy, buttery, oat-pecan crumble.

Brownie Croissant

Brownie Croissant is an absolute WINNER! You have these scrumptious fudgy brownies with delicate, light, flaky croissants mixed throughout. It…

Broccoli Carrot Raisin Salad

Verde Cooler (Drink)

A non-alcoholic drink inspired by Tyler Florence's "Fresh White Blood Mary" with a huge list of nutritious benefits. Fresh, crisp and delicious.

Whole Wheat Garden Veggie Delight Pizza from SCRATCH

When it comes to ordering pizza from outside, THOUGH it is cheap, I still think homemade whole wheat pizzas…