500 or fewer calories, American Recetas

Holiday Magical Bars Made Skinny

Many of you know these outrageously delicious bars as Magic Bars or Hello Dollys. I’m calling them, “Magical…

Cookie Dough Truffles

Who doesn't love cookie dough? These are egg free, so they are completely safe to eat!

Skinny Turkey Chili

Nothing beats a delicious and hearty chili on a cold day. Having friends over? Why not set up a chili bar where everyone can top their own. This…

Lemon Blueberry Bars

Wonderful cream cheese bars with a hint of lemon. A must try.

Peachy Muffins

These peach muffins are the perfect summertime breakfast. They are studded with blueberries with hints of almond, coconut and ginger.

Apricot Pork and Beans

Pork and beans – an “All American” side dish that I gave a little tweak to recently. We love the white Great Northern beans and I used them in this…

A Stay in “Take-Out” Dinner

This is a great way to have “take out” without the cost. With Love, Catherine xo

Apple Walnut Muffins

We love muffins at our house and I make a batch every two weeks or so. Nothing better for a quick snack or for breakfast with yogurt. This time of…

Easy Prep BBQ Sauce

I'm experimenting with low-cost, easy to make bbq sauces, and like this one a lot. It's basic and you can add things to it like Tabasco, celery…

Texas Sheetcake for a Large Group

Nice one-layer cake that will feed 20 or more. Make the cake from scratch, but use canned frosting.…

Peppermint Hot Chocolate

Two of my favorite flavors this time of year are peppermint and chocolate and I cannot get enough of the Peppermint Mocha Latte that Starbucks…

Clam & Potato Cream Soup

Another delicious soup for year round consumption. Easy to also freeze for a later use.

Strawberry Banana Mother's Day Muffins

Strawberry Banana Mother's Day Muffins-breakfast in bed for Mom on her special day! Easy, moist and…

Andes Chip Dessert

Artichoke and Sausage Egg Bake – Vegetarian

Artichoke and Sausage Egg Bake – Vegetarian, is made with plant-based protein sausage. Light and savory on the…