Summer, 500 or fewer calories Recetas

Italian Pasta and Vegetable Salad

This pasta salad has a nice texture balance of smooth to crunchy, plus the tart-sweet of red wine vinegar and…

Yogurt Pancakes with Blueberries

Light and sublime, these pancakes are perfect for summer’s bounty of blueberries. Whole wheat pastry flour is…

Cherry Dessert

Apple & Walnut Oatmeal - microwave-quick!

A welcome alternative to traditional oatmeal, and perfect for fall or back-to-school breakfasts. I love the…

Honey Chicken Wings

This recipe from honey.com makes a simple tasty snack or appetizer for fall events.

Red Cabbage Coleslaw

Think outside the box for your next slaw with this creamy deep red cabbage version. The dried cranberries are camouflaged by the cabbage color and…

Basil Pesto Spread

Summer’s remaining basil harvest can become the makings of delicious pesto to serve on crackers or crusty bread. And it does freeze well too for…

Rhubarb Crisp Recipe

Rhubarb crisp is the perfect combination of sweet and tart. The inside is stuffed with juicy sweetened rhubarb. Top the fruit with crunchy oats…

Luncheon Pasta Salad

A refreshing light pasta salad for a main dish luncheon or summer potluck. I like small or medium shell pasta, but elbow, ditalini or bow tie pastas…

Blueberry Zucchini Muffins with Lemon Streusel

These blueberry zucchini muffins are loaded with blueberries and topped with lemon streusel crumbs. The…

Chocolate Chip Zucchini Cookies

Zucchini cookies much like pumpkin cookies tend to have a cake-like texture rather than crisp or crunchy from the extra moisture of the vegetable.…

Turkey Apple Patties

These breakfast or brunch sausage patties are moist and savory. No need for beef or pork here, the turkey is ideal for lighter meals. The apple and…

Salmon and Vegetable Chowder

Creamy yet light, this veggie chowder delight can serve year-round as a stand-alone soup for lunch or dinner. To round it out, add tossed or fruit…

Fresh Garden Salad with Balsamic Marinade

A summertime side with plenty of garden vegetables in a pleasant balsamic marinade. Add grilled meat or fish…

Grilled Garlic Chicken with Bell Peppers

This is a tasty chicken recipe full of flavor.