Cool Veggie Pizza

This is nice for a lunch, an appetizer, or a potluck.

2-3 pkg. crescent rolls
8 oz. cream cheese
1-2 tsp. dill weed
1-2 tsp. garlic powder
cucumber, peeled and diced
bacon (a few pieces), cooked and crumbled
shredded cheddar cheese (optional) or
shredded carrots (optional)

Pat crescents in slightly greased cookie sheet. Bake 12 minutes or until browned. Cool. Mix cream cheese, dill and garlic. Spread on cooled crescents. Top with remaining ingredients (the carrots and cheddar cheese are mainly just for color; use whichever sounds good, or substitute another ingredient).

You may pat the crescents into a decorative baking dish and cut the edges off for a nice fit, then bake.

Shrimp Wrapped in Bacon

Fun, easy, and fancy. Tastes delicious!

10 bacon strips
20 large fresh basil leaves
20 uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
¼ cup barbecue sauce
½ cup finely crumbled goat cheese

Cut each bacon strip in half widthwise; set aside. Wrap a basil leaf around each shrimp. Wrap a piece of bacon around each; secure with wooden toothpicks.

Place in a foil-lined baking pan. Bake at 375 degrees for 14-16 minutes or until bacon is crisp. Brush with barbecue sauce; sprinkle with cheese. Bake 2-4 minutes longer or until heated through.