American, 500 or fewer calories Recetas

Taco Casserole

There is never enough Mexican food in my diet. I seriously could eat it every day in some form, tacos, quesadillas or a delicious easy classic…

Colorful Oven Vegetables

I often serve this attractive side dish with a steak dinner or at a brunch.

Monkey Pizza Bread

One of my favorite pizza dinners is made by someone else and I call ahead and pick it up on my way home from work (can you guess who?) from the…

Meatballs In Chipotle Sauce

Chipotle chilies (smoked, dried jalapeño's), bacon and beef broth give this unusual tomato-based sauce its deep flavor. Use it in Braised Meat Loaf…

An Easy Appetizer Recipe Just in Time for Fall

The first day of fall is on September 22nd and I don’t know about you, but it puts me in the mood for soup!…

Café Mexicano

Having guests over for a Sunday brunch? Here is a sweet, spicy mocha sure to please.

Naked Chocolate Cake

Oat Pecan Praline Cookies

Chewy, slightly soft texture with a hint of caramel pecan, these attractive cookies make a nice snack for company with coffee, tea or milk.…

Southwestern Waffles

What happens when salsa meets waffles? Fusion cuisine - a marriage of unexpected culinary elements! I was skeptical of how good this might be and…

Zucchini Meatballs in Cream Sauce - Microwave Quick!

Several good reasons to save this recipe: to use up zucchini; to keep the kitchen cool by microwaving the main…

Blueberry Oatmeal Banana Cinnamon Muffins

Simple, delicious and not overly sweet, these muffins are great for breakfast or snack time!

Ham, Peas & Pasta Salad

A nice choice for a summer cookout or picnic, this pasta salad can be made up to a day ahead for convenience. My pasta choice for this is ditalini,…

Chocolate Chip Zucchini Cookies

Zucchini cookies much like pumpkin cookies tend to have a cake-like texture rather than crisp or crunchy from the extra moisture of the vegetable.…

Avocado-Chocolate Muffins

After getting inspired to include the healthy mono-unsaturated fats, as well as many as 20 valuable nutrients in the avocado in baking, I found a…

Buttermilk Pear Cake with Rum Soaked Strawberries

Adapted from: Weight Watchers Annual Recipes for Success 2009. This is a heavenly, light dessert. Enjoy…