European, 500 or fewer calories Recetas

French Bread by Bread Machine

This recipe requires the French Bread setting on my bread machine, best suited for bread doughs low in fat and sugar; this results in a crisp crust…

Lychee butter cake

Simple, yet rich and fragrant butter cake with exotic lychees and a dash of rose water.

Lasagna Italiana

Inspired from the streets of Tuscany, I developed this recipe by reducing the amount of sodium, eliminating sugar, and reducing the total fat…

Oven Baked Chicken Parmesan

Easy to prepare, lower calorie version of this dish. For maximum tenderness, I recommend brining the breasts in 2 qts. water and 1/2 C table salt…

Easy fennel soup

Light, refreshing and delicious soup that is exceptionally easy to make.

Weir Dough for Pizza

Scottish Shortbread

Melt in your mouth shortbread

Cannellini bean hummus

This bean dip is similar to regular hummus, but a little creamier and smoother. Serve it with pita bread, pita crackers or vegetable dippers. It…

Chorizo Bread Rolls

I didnt make a large loaf this time. Instead I made small ciabatta shaped litlle loaves and rolls filled with juicy chorizo.

Swedish Apple Cake (sockerkaka med applen)

This cake recipe from Sweden has been a favorite for nearly 40 years. It’s a simple but rich, buttery cake with…

Danish Aebleskivers

Æbleskiver (Danish pancake balls) are baked either plain or with an inside filling in a special pan with indentations or cups. The name comes from…

Italian Pretzel cookies

I'm not even sure if there is such a thing as an Italian Pretzel Cookie, in any case I decided to make up my own version. I took a Taralli Dolci…

German Potato Salad (Insalata Patate Tedesca)

Normally I am not a German Potato Salad eater but I love this tangy, potato salad and it has become a favorite…

Amaretto cake

Amaretto adds a good amount of sophistication to this cake recipe that is simply perfect for a late afternoon pick-me-up. Try it this week-end, you…

Chestnut Bread

A wholesome, flavorful sweet bread that can be served anytime!