European, 500 or fewer calories Recetas

Warino Family "Viscots"

These cookies came to the U.S. with immigrants from the Puglia Region of Italy where my husband's grandmother grew up. Also known as "Taralli…

Butter Free Orange and Rosemary Cake

This is a Greek yogurt based orange cake, with a savoury twist of rosemary and a kick of lemon zest on top.…

Savory scones with cheese and sweetcorn

These chunky and puffy scones are equally good warm or chilled, and that makes them perfect for breakfast or an…

MINI PROVOLONE POPOVERS

The parmesan here is the catalyst that makes the cheesy flavors jump out of the airy centers. These popovers are best when baked at the last minute,…

Cranberry Orange Cookie Bites

These taste best fresh out of the oven but keep well for a few days, they just go a little chewier. But best of all, they're pretty healthy! Which…

Easy Oaty Flapjacks

Makes 9 decent-sized slices

Polenta Squares w/Sherry Mushroom Sauce

Although I always ate Polenta growing up, I have just recently been making it for my family. I am really…

Italian Tuna Burgers

A nice healthy flavorful lunch.

Chilled Cucumber Soup

Simple, tasty soup for hot summer days.

Polenta Smothered in Lentils

Beans and legumes are a staple of the vegetarian diet. Both contain large amounts of protein and are also high in dietary fiber. When mixed with…

Roasted cauliflower

Simple and tasty roasted cauliflower side-dish. Excellent with meat, rice, cooked barley or cous-cous.

Carrot Cake (butter and sugar free)

A healthier version - that still tastes like carrot cake :-) The 'frosting' is cream cheese so is also a…

Cheeky Chocolate Tarts with Almond Crust

A handy recipe to use up leftover chocolate, as these tarts can be frozen and eaten when you please :-) Sub…

Quickly pickled beetroot

Healthy, quick and easy pickled beetroot.

Pesto Polenta Lasagna