American Recetas

A very special recipe for some very special guests...

What’s this, you ask? A simple syrup? No. It’s Hummingbird nectar. What prompted me to write this is the…

Yogurt Pancakes with Blueberries

Light and sublime, these pancakes are perfect for summer’s bounty of blueberries. Whole wheat pastry flour is…

Fresh Garden Salad with Balsamic Marinade

A summertime side with plenty of garden vegetables in a pleasant balsamic marinade. Add grilled meat or fish…

Springtime Ham, Asparagus and Cheese Melt For Easter

Sometimes the simple to prepare meals are the tastiest. This open-faced delight surely delivers. We’ve…

Asparagus with fresh grape relish

Spinach Artichoke Dip

The perfect healthy dip for parties or just to munch on. Use spinach, artichoke hearts and cheese to make this quick and tasty anytime appetizer.

Blackened Green Beans

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…

Pimento Cheese Appetizer Triangles

Easy to prepare bbq or party appetizer.

Oatmeal Pancakes

Bump up breakfast nutrition with multi-grain hotcakes! Add fresh fruit, and breakfast goes from "ho-hum" to "oh, yum!"

Tex-Mex Chili Cheese Dip

Great dip for sports events, or gatherings with a lot of guys in attendance.

Creme de Menthe Chunky Cookies

Fajita Marinade # 1

There are many delicious marinades for fajitas. Here's the first of several of mine. If you are grilling skirt steak, this marinade will…

Chicken Waldorf Salad

A great way to use up rotisserie chicken! Makes a nice main dish luncheon salad, or a no-cook salad for dinner in summer.

Low Fat, Three Cheese Mac and Cheese, Made From a Box But Healthier

For years I’ve been on the quest for a decadent tasting classic macaroni…