.:Fruit Pizza:.

INGREDIENTS

• 1/2 package of refrigerated sugar cookie dough


• 8 ounces of whipped light cream cheese


• 1/3 cup sugar


• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla


• 1 tablespoon water


• 1/4 cup apricot preserves


• Fruit of your choice (sliced bananas, sliced strawberries, sliced kiwi, seedless grapes cut in half, blueberries, melon balls sliced in half)

DIRECTIONS
CRUST: Spread the ½ package of sugar cookie dough over a 14-inch pizza pan. Bake in a 375 degree oven for 12 minutes or until lightly golden brown. Cool in the pan.

TOPPING: Blend the cream cheese with the sugar and vanilla until completely mixed. Spread in a thin layer over the cooled crust.

FRUIT LAYER: Creatively arrange the fruit in circles while slightly overlapping the slices around the crust.

GLAZE: Bring the water and preserves to a boil, stirring constantly. Lightly brush this glaze on top on the fruit to preserve the color. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

Makes 10 servings.

.:Sauteed Zucchini:.

INGREDIENTS
4 cloves of garlic
3 medium zucchini, sliced
2 tablespoons olive oil

DIRECTIONS
1. Peel and dice the garlic while heating the olive oil in a sauté pan over medium heat.
2. Add garlic and zucchini. Stir occasionally.
3. Cook until zucchini is lightly browned.

Serves 4

NUTRITION INFO (per serving)
Calories: 84.7
Fat: 7.0 g
Carbohydrates: 5.3 g
Protein: 1.9 g

.:Grilled Corn with Lime Butter:.

INGREDIENTS
1-1/2 tablespoons butter, melted
1/4 teaspoon grated lime rind
1-1/2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper
8 ears shucked corn

DIRECTIONS
1. Prepare grill or broiler.
2. Combine butter, rind, juice, salt and pepper in a small bowl.
3. Place corn on grill rack or broiler pan coated with cooking spray.
4. Cook 10 minutes, turning frequently. Remove from heat and brush corn with butter mixture.

Serves 8

NUTRITION INFO (per 1-ear serving)
Calories: 97.6
Fat: 3.3 g
Carbohydrates: 17.4 g
Protein: 2.9 g

.:Chicken Quesadilla:.

I get recipes from sparkpeople all the time, so I thought I'd post a few that I thought sounded pretty tasty. Here's the first one, Mexican food is always my favorite!

NGREDIENTS
4 (7-inch) whole wheat tortillas
1/2 cup shredded light mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup shredded light cheddar cheese
2 slices smoked chicken or turkey, slivered
2 green onions, thinly sliced
1/2 cup fresh cilantro, finely chopped
1 tomato, finely chopped and drained
2 teaspoons pickled jalapeño peppers, finely chopped

DIRECTIONS
1. Place tortillas, one at a time, on a preheated nonstick skillet.
2. Evenly distribute 1/4 of mozzarella and cheddar cheeses, chicken, onions, cilantro, tomatoes and peppers over top.
3. Cook over medium heat until cheese melts (tortilla shouldn't brown).
4. Fold to make half moon and press firmly in place. Transfer to baking sheet or platter in warm oven. Repeat with remaining tortillas and remaining ingredients.
5. Cut each into two or three wedges, and serve immediately.

Serves 2

NUTRITION INFO (per serving)
Calories: 370.3
Fat: 10.2 g
Carbohydrates: 54.0 g
Protein: 20.7 g