North american, 400 or fewer calories Recetas

Deviled Ham & Cheese Sandwich Spread for a Crowd

Back in the mid 60's my roommate Joan made this deviled ham sandwich filling and what's different about it than…

Hearty vegetable beef soup

A winter staple for my house. This hearty vegetable soup is great for a meal. My kids love it and its a great way for all of us to consume a ton…

Banana Bran Muffins

Easiest Crock Pot French Dip ever!

There are times that I just don't have time to cook or plan anything substantial..that's a great night for this…

Apricot Babyfood Cake

My Granny, Esther Tarpley, always made this cake for me when I would visit as a child. Don't be fooled by the name. This is a wonderful, moist and…

Basic Pickling Brine

I think pickling is the easiest preservation method for saving your garden harvest. I learned a simple recipe for brine this weekend at a…

Summer Time

Great sanck or pallet cleanser. Common fare in Oaxaca.

Blueberry-Peach Cobbler

This makes a wonderful mid-late summer treat when fresh peaches and nectarines are in abundance. You can substitute nectarines, apricots, Pluots,…

Pork Tenderloin with Garlic & Rosemary

This is a simple and really delicious recipe adapted from Roast Pork recipe in Bon Appetite. Usually, what…

Plum Sherry Tart

The sherry and lemon zest give this plum tart a unique flavor. Be sure to use ripe, flavorful plums. You can use frozen plums but thaw them or heat…

Sweet Potato Pancakes

Only 4 ingredients for these sweet potato pancakes!

Baked Crispy Barbecue Panko Tofu (Vegan-friendly)

Easy, low-fat, delicious, crunchy tofu straight from your oven!

Citrus Chicken Salad

This is a fresh and delicious way to use your left-over chicken. Enjoy with Love, Catherine

Mussels Vinaigrette

Steamed mussels are dressed with a flavorful vinaigrette in this colorful tapa. It is an ideal treat for a party or any event with lots of people…

Corn and Summer Squash Chowder

I enjoyed the fresh taste of this summer vegetable chowder. You can leave out the bacon to keep it truly vegetarian, or add the bacon in as I did…