European, Dinner Party, 400 or fewer calories Recetas

Carrots & Orange Wholewheat Muffin's/Cup Cakes..;)

Let them eat cup cakes...Put the carrot's on Top..;) When it comes to getting your toddler to eat healthy…

Mango Gateau with peaches and cream

A Gateau is a French style sponge cake traditionally made with cream and may be a multilayered cake. I made…

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…

Scallops in Scallion Nests

This is an attractive, flavorful dish, ideal as the first course for an elegant dinner. The scallions, which are cooked briefly in boiling water and…

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…

Chestnut Bread

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

Focaccia (Italian Flat Bread)

A basic focaccia recipe easy to make. Serve with any number of entrees, salads, soups, use as sandwich bread or as a base for a variety of focaccia…

Vino Cotto (Vincotto) Cheesecake Bars

A light-textured cheesecake filling over an amazing almond flour crust!

Seafood Paella

Meat-filled Dinner Pastries

Delicious biscuit dough pastries stuffed with a hearty blend of ground beef, vegetables, potatoes, and seasonings. Recipe makes six large entree…

Panizas or chickpea fritters

Panizas are typical from the Cádiz province in Andalusia, where the Sherry wines come from. They are made from chickpea flour, boiled in water, made…

Dolce al Mascarpone

My luscious spring variation on Tiramisù, this one is made with a lemon syrup and fresh berries

Danish Apple Pudding

A Danish grandmother’s recipe from the old country, this is a unique way to use your apple stash, and makes a lighter dessert to serve during the…

Vegetable Lasagna

Lasagna laced with garden vegetables and whole wheat noodles makes a healthier pasta alternative to traditional lasagna. Don’t let the list of…

Boquerones en vinagre or marinated anchovies

One of the most ubiquitous tapas in Spain, light, healthy and delicious anchovies marinated in vinegar and oil.