Simple Summer Appetizers

Tomato Mozzarella Tartlets

1 Minced Garlic Clove
1 TBSP Olive Oil
1 1/2 cups seeded chopped tomatoes
3/4 cup shredded part skim mozzarella cheese
1/2 tsp. Basil
Pepper to taste

24 Phyllo Tartlets (available in frozen food section of grocery store)
6 pitted ripe olives
grated Parmesan Cheese

In small frying pan saute garlic in olive oil for one minute
Add tomatoes and cook until liquid has evaporated.
Remove from heat, stir in mozzarella Basil and Pepper

Spoon 1 teaspoonful into each tartlet and top with sprinkle of Parmesan cheese and a piece of olive. Bake in 450 degree oven 5 to 8 minutes or until bubbly!

Makes two dozen.


For a Simple, Quick and Tasty Summer Appetizer

Combine one 8 ounce package of Cream Cheese (can use lot fat if you like) with one package of Hidden Valley Ranch Dressing Mix and spread on large flour tortillas. Add thinly sliced ham, turkey, or pastrami and roll up jellyroll style. Chill until firm and slice into 1/2 inch pieces. Yummy, simple and low fat! Enjoy!