Tasty Tuesday - Summer is here!

Last Sunday we had a pool party at the neighbors house. Word to the wise, buy a house next to people with a pool and be-friend them, you get to enjoy the pool without the hassle or upkeep! Not saying we would not be friends with our neighbors but it sure is a perk! Here are 2 recipes I made.


Fruit Pizza

Ingredients:

• 1 (18 oz)package refrigerated sugar cookie dough
• 1 (7 oz)jar marshmallow creme
• 1 (8 oz)package cream cheese, softened
• Assorted fruit
• 1 squeezed lime
• 1-2 tablespoons confectioners sugar

Directions:

• On an ungreased medium baking sheet, smooth the refrigerated sugar cookie dough into a single layer approximately 1/4 inch thick. Bake as directed, or until edges are lightly browned and center is no longer doughy. Let cool
• In a medium bowl, blend the marshmallow creme and cream cheese. Spread the mixture over the baked crust. Top with assorted fruit. Squeeze 1 lime in a small bowl and mix in 1-2 tablespoons of confectioners sugar. Use pastry brush to glaze fruit to prevent browning. Chill in the refrigerator until serving.

Greek Pasta

Ingredients:

• 1 box pasta - I used whole wheat pasta
• 1 pint grape tomatoes cut in half
• 1 (6 oz) jar kalamata olives cut in half
• 1 cup mozzarella cheese cut into small squares
• 1 cucumber cut into bite size pieces
• 1/4 cup minced basil
• Dressing: 1/4 cup balsamic vinaigrette, you can buy this or make it yourself

Directions:

• Cook pasta as directed. Toss everything together and add dressing as desired. Salt & pepper to taste.