RECIPE OF THE DAY! BELL PEPPER BRUSCHETTA

Looking for a great Appetizer or Hors D'oeuvre, try this one. So many great flavors in one little bite. Your friends and family will want this low calorie and easy to make recipe. This Bell Pepper bruschetta is a big hit at my dinner party's and am sure it will be for yours to. ENJOY!

Makes 15 pieces

Active Time: 15 minutes

Ingredients

2 each jarred roasted red and yellow bell peppers

1 1/2 Tbsp olive oil, preferably extra-virgin

2 tsp balsamic vinegar

2 Tbsp each golden raisins and toasted pine nuts (pignoli)

3 Tbsp flat-leaf parsley, chopped

15 to 16 pieces (from a 4.25-oz bag) roasted-garlic oven-baked Italian chivestoast or 1/2-in.-thick slices French bread, toasted

Preparation

1. Dry peppers well on paper towels. Cut in narrow strips. Gently mix with oil, vinegar, raisins, pine nuts and parsley.

2. Spoon 1 Tbsp pepper mixture on each toast; drizzle with dressing left in bowl.

Planning tip: Can be prepared through Step 1 up to 2 days ahead. Refrigerate, covered.

175 calories Per Serving

RECIPE OF THE DAY! BERRIES WITH LEMON SORBET

This tasty low calorie dessert is guilt free, and easy to make. Your kids will ask for this dessert over and over again. ENJOY!

Makes 8 servings

Active Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes

Ingredients

1 pint strawberries, diced

1/2 pint raspberries

2 Tbsp sugar

2 tsp lemon juice

2 pints lemon sorbet

Fresh mint sprigs (optional)

Preparation

Planning Tip: Line a baking sheet with nonstick foil. Place scoops of sorbet on pan and freeze until ready to serve.

1. Toss strawberries, raspberries, sugar and lemon juice in a bowl until evenly coated. Let stand 20 minutes until juicy.

2. Spoon berry mixture onto serving plates; top with a scoop of lemon sorbet. If using mint, lightly coat small sprigs with water, sprinkle with a little additional sugar and garnish plate.

124 Calories Per Serving