North american, 500 or fewer calories Recetas

Chicken Chili

Classic comfort foods can be made healthier without giving up on good taste. Case in point - this Chicken Chili recipe. Fat is reduced in the…

Roasted Red Pepper & Feta Dip

Still snowed in and entertaining the stranded! So I tried another Ellie Krieger recipe for a game day or appetizer dip option. Even though Ellie…

Shrimp & Shell Pasta Salad

A light summer luncheon salad with a yogurt dill dressing. Serve as the main attraction or as a side dish. Substitute light sour cream for the…

7 Layer Taco Dip

Perfect for any party! The multiple servings is excellent for several people or prep the items and store separately to whip up a bigger protion for…

Country Fried Potatoes Made Skinny

There’s something quite wonderful about potatoes, onions and butter sautéed until golden and crisp. It’s one…

Salsa Taquera

This fresh, somewhat hot salsa is great as a dip for chips, and for eggs and tortilla dishes.

Easy Margaritas for a Large Group

Tasty Maragaritas in less than 30 seconds, which leaves you more time to spend with your guests.

Vegetarian Pinto Beans

A family crock-pot favorite. Simple, easy, and delicious.

Aunt Birdie’s Easy Sour Cream Coffee Cake (Two Versions)

This recipe brings fond memories of a favorite aunt who was a terrific cook. (My cousin and I used to say the…

Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

Skinny Mexican Style Chicken and Cornbread Casserole

My husband and I love this main course casserole so much, we ended up eating it 3 days in a row! The skinny for…

Homemade Cornbread

Delicious with any meal!

Amazing Zucchini Pie

I came by this recipe from the Parents Action for Children web site, and as the name suggests, it is indeed “amazing.” Rather like a brunch quiche,…

Chocolate Tapioca Pudding

Take old-fashioned tapioca pudding to a grand level for a special Valentine dessert - add chocolate! Be patient as you cook the pudding, it can…

Easter Egg Omelette

When Easter is on it's way, most families with kids have plenty of extra eggs in the fridge! Put all those eggs to good use and stir-up an omelette…