Snacking Right

Snacking Right

When guests arrive at the door, it's a great time to pull out the stops and serve a tasty appetizer or snack. But why not treat your own family to a flavorful treat any day of the week? With these two easy and healthful recipes, you'll be ready to serve a delicious snack in no time at all.

Carolyn Cheek, of London, Ky., sent us the recipe for Roll-Ups. "My daughter gave me this recipe. It's become a favorite for parties and family get-togethers," she says.

This recipe lends itself to endless variations. It's also great for back-to-school lunches because you can use whatever meat and cheese your kids prefer. If you'd like, you can skip the meat altogether and add chopped green or black olives, pimientos, sundried tomatoes or fresh herbs.

The summer's harvest of fresh basil will come in handy in the recipe for Tomato Sauce and Garlic Toast Appetizer, submitted by W. R. Valentine of Rogers City, Mich. "Spoon the sauce onto garlic toast, and serve some ripe red Italian olives on the side," he suggests.

As always, American Profile looks forward to receiving your favorite recipes and sharing them with our millions of readers across the nation.

Roll-Ups - Carolyn Cheek, London, Ky.

• 4 9-inch flour tortillas
• 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 1 bunch lettuce, any kind
• 8 ounces mozzarella cheese, thinly sliced
• ½ to 1 pound deli-sliced turkey, beef or ham
• 1 red or green bell pepper, finely chopped

Spread 2 ounces of cream cheese evenly over the entire surface of each tortilla. Layer several leaves of lettuce over the cream cheese. Evenly divide and layer the mozzarella, meat and pepper over the lettuce. Roll each wrap very tightly into a large cigar shape. Cut the rolls into 1-inch slices, and place on a serving platter. Discard the ends. Yield: About three dozen roll-ups.

Tomato Sauce and Garlic Toast Appetizer - W.R. Valentine, Rogers City, Mich.

Sauce:

• 1 15-ounce can diced tomatoes, drained well
• 2 tablespoons chopped onions
• 1 tablespoon capers
• 1 tablespoon teriyaki
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 to 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil or ½ teaspoon dried basil
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon black pepper

Toast:

• 1 24-ounce loaf French or Italian bread
• ¼ cup melted butter
• ¼ cup olive oil
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano

Mix tomatoes, onions, capers, teriyaki, olive oil, basil, salt and pepper in the order given. Adjust seasonings to suit your taste. Allow mixture to stand overnight in the refrigerator, but serve at room temperature. To prepare the garlic toast, preheat oven to 400F. Slice bread into about 20 pieces and place on cookie sheet. Toast 8 to 10 minutes or until light golden. Combine butter, olive oil, garlic, basil and oregano. Brush butter mixture on each piece of toast. Return to oven and bake about 10 minutes or until golden brown. Cool before serving with tomato sauce. Yield: 20 appetizers.

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