400 or fewer calories, American Recetas

Whipping Cream Biscuits

Chocolate Orange Muffins

I should make you all wait for this recipe... I mean I have so many other breakfast recipes I've been holding onto that I haven't posted yet, and I…

Delightfully Light Chicken and White Bean Chili

Don’t be fooled by the look of this pale colored chili. Yes it’s not a traditional chili but it’s really great…

Macaroon's Orange-Cranberry Muffins

I created this recipe on a day when I wanted to make something in the kitchen, but couldn't decide on what to…

Muffins (low in sugar)

This was more enjoyed by me,the littles sensed that the sugar was missing. Very similar to my basic muffin recipe and it can be used for savory ones…

Savory Lemon Herb Shortcakes

This is a savory shortbread recipe adapted from one that appeared in the San Francisco Chronicle in 1995. Split in half these make a great base for…

Baked Macaroni and Cheddar with Broccoli

I acutally tried this dish with bite sized pieces of chicken smoked sausage and it was very good.

Egg and Crispy Potatoes on Wilted Spinach

This month we are once again participating in the Improv Cooking Challenge with Kristen at Frugal Antics of a…

Pretzel Rolls

A big soft pretzel in the form of a dinner roll

Tomato Basil Fritata

Tomatoes, freshly snipped basil and creamy mozzarella cheese surrounded by a light and puffy egg.

Mini Mushroom Frittata

March is almost over and spring has sprung in the Carolinas! I hope wherever you live you are as lucky as we are to have such a beautiful spring…

Black Bottom Cupcakes

I was looking through my old tin recipe file and found this card, handwritten by a lady named Emily Smith. I worked with her years and years ago.…

Roasted Ranchero Sauce (Salsa Ranchera)

Easy to prepare recipe for a salsa that goes with huevos rancheros, egg dishes, and tortilla dishes.

Maple Roasted Bacon

Spiced Apple Cider Muffins