Apple Cheese Bites recipe – 162 calories
Ingredients:
4 apples, cored and cut into wedges
3 tablespoons raisins
4 ounces light cream cheese, softened
cinnamon
nutmeg (optional)
toasted coconut (optional)
Preparation:
1. In a bowl, stir together the raisins and cream cheese.
2. Spread the …

Creamy Bruschetta recipe – 177 calories
Ingredients:
1 bread baguette
2 tomatoes, diced
1 cup mozzarella cheese (grated)
2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 minced garlic clove
1/4 teaspoon basil
1 teaspoon oregano
1/2 teaspoon pepper
Preparation:
1. Cut the bread into 1-inch slices and …

Stuffed Jalapenos recipe – 73 calories
Ingredients:
12 pickled jalapeno chilies
1/2 cup (2 oz.) sharp cheddar chesse, shredded
1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
12 pimento strips
1/4 cup green onions, sliced
Preparation:
1. Rinse and drain the …

Bacon-Wrapped Asparagus recipe – 180 calories
Ingredients:
1 lb asparagus (washed)
6 slices bacon
extra virgin olive oil
salt and pepper(to taste)
Preparation:
1. Cut 1/2 inch to 1 inch off the end of the asparagus (the …

Garlicky Roasted Mushrooms recipe – 58 calories
Ingredients:
2 lbs small white
mushrooms
1 tablespoon minced fresh garlic, to taste
3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, divided
1/2 cup olive oil
1/4 teaspoon dried red pepper flakes, …

Black Bean Dip recipe – 132 calories
Ingredients:
1 (15 1/2ounce) can black beans (drained)
1 (4ounce) jar Goya pimento peppers (chopped)
5 scallions (chopped)
1 (15 1/2ounce) can Goya black bean soup
1 lime (squeezed)
1/8 teaspoon oregano
1/4 teaspoon …

Black-Eyed Peas Dip recipe – 107 calories
Ingredients:
4 cups cooked black-eyed peas
1/3 cup chopped bell peppers
1 (16ounce) can white hominy
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup chopped onions
1/3 cup chopped cilantro
1/4 cup extra virgin oil cupe
1/4 cup …

Southwestern Onion Rings recipe – 171 calories
Ingredients:
2 large sweet onions
2 eggs
2 1/2 cups buttermilk
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons water
1 teaspoon garlic powder
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1-2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 teaspoons chili …

Potato Cups with Marinated Cucumber Slices recipe – 55 calories
Ingredients:
2 cups shredded potatoes
4 tablespoons Parmesan cheese, grated
2 tablespoons onion, minced
freshly cracked peppercorn
freshly grated nutmeg
kosher salt
butter, to grease the muffin tins
parsley (to garnish)
Marinated cucumber …

Japanese Meat and Potato Korokke (Croquettes) recipe – 173 calories
Ingredients:
1 lb potatoes
1/4 lb ground beef
1 egg
flour
1/2 onion
2 tablespoons green onion, chopped
panko (breadcrumbs)
vegetable oil (for frying)
1/2 teaspoon salt
pepper (to taste)
Preparation:
1. Peel and cut the …

Black Bean Salsa recipe – 127 calories
Ingredients:
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 garlic clove
1 small tomato, seeded & chopped
1/4 cup chopped green onion
1 small cucumber, peeled, seeded & chopped
2 tablespoons …

Chicken Salad in Tomato Shells recipe – 115 calories
Ingredients:
1 boneless skinless chicken breast
10-12 small roma (or plum) tomatoes
1 tablespoon butter
4 tablespoons thinly sliced green onion
2 tablespoons finely chopped celery
3 drops liquid smoke
4 …

Zucchini Cakes recipe – 158 calories
Ingredients:
2 cups shredded zucchini
1 egg
1 cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs
1 teaspoon mustard
1 tablespoon light mayonnaise
1 tablespoon Old Bay seasoning
Preparation:
1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F; grease a baking …

Grilled Cherry Tomatoes with Garlic recipe – 10 calories
Ingredients:
24 cherry
tomatoes
4 garlic clove, cut into slivers
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon fresh parsley, chopped
1
teaspoon snipped fresh rosemary …

Chiles Toreados recipe – 108 calories
Ingredients:
12-16 hot peppers (serranos or jalapenos are best)
vegetable oil (for rubbing the chili peppers)
coarse salt (to taste)
lime wedges (optional)
Preparation:
1. Preheat a small cast iron skillet  over medium high …

Avocado and Jalapeno Pepper Salad recipe – 195 calories
Ingredients:
4 ripe avocados (halved, pitted and cut into 1/2-inch wedges)
1-2 large red or green jalapeno peppers, seeded and thinly sliced
3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1/4 cup cilantro leaf
salt …

Stuffed Mushrooms recipe – 99 calories
Ingredients:
6 large mushrooms, stems removed and finely chopped
2 slices bacon, finely diced
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 small tomato, finely diced
1 clove garlic, crushed
1/4 onion, finely chopped
4 tablespoons Parmesan …

Buttermilk Baked Tomatoes recipe – 61 calories
Ingredients:
4 medium tomatoes
1/2 cup buttermilk
1/4 cup Parmesan cheese or Romano cheese, grated
your favorite herbs or spices, to taste
salt, to taste
fresh ground black pepper, to taste
Preparation:
1. Cut …

Herbed Grilled Zucchini Slices recipe – 166 calories
Ingredients:
1-2 medium zucchini, halved and cut lengthwise into 4 slices
1/3 cup olive oil
1/3 cup wine vinegar
1/3 cup herb seasoning mix
Preparation:
1. Mix all the ingredients into a ziplock bag …

Basic Baked Potatoes recipe – 118 calories
Ingredients:
6 medium white potatoes
shortening (optional)
Preparation:
1. Scrub the potatoes with water (without peeling them).
2. Optional: rub with shortening to soften up the skins.
3. Wrap in aluminum foil.
4. Bake …