400 or fewer calories, American Recetas

Spinach Soup with Lemon and Sour Cream

This month’s Improv Challenge hosted by Kristen from Frugal Antics of Harried Homemaker required the…

Breakfast ~ Carrot Muffins

These are perfect for breakfast with a little butter and a good cup of coffee! With Love, Catherine xo

Giant Valentine Heart Cookie (It’s a Puzzle Too!)

What fun this is, to get a giant heart cookie that is a jigsaw puzzle too! Package pieces in a box, or stack…

Roasted Rosemary Potatoes

Roasted Rosemary Potatoes are a perfect accompaniment any entree and lend a homey appeal. A hint of rosemary makes this dish stand out grabs the…

Morning Apple Cake

Giant Chocolate Chip Cookie

How about a foot-wide chocolate chip cookie for a party or gift? This treat is quick and easily portable. Chocolate chip cookie recipes abound, but…

Plum Custard Tart

Plum Custard Tart

Cream of Cauliflower Soup

Outstanding creamed soup served with sharp cheddar cheese! Yum.

Oatmeal, Chocolate Chip and Raisin Cookies

I replaced half of the fat with applesauce in this recipe, and together with the spices and vanilla, this…

Zucchini Meatballs in Cream Sauce

Not your typical meatball here! A great way to use up surplus zucchini, and get the kids to eat more…

Vegan spicy sautéed mushrooms in 10 minutes.

It is mushroom season, and I wrote a lot about (button) crimini mushrooms lately. Button mushrooms have an…

Easy Refrigerator Pie from Moody's Diner for a Large Group

Use any flavor instant pudding for this pie. This would work with a graham cracker crust, too.

Shrimp Pita with Avocado Dressing

We love shrimp at Carolina HeartStrings and Alessa and I both decided to create a wonderful sandwich using this…

"Ice Cream" Frosting

I have made this many times and have had positive reactions, especially when people are told it is made with flour. It is easy to make; costs…

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…