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When a snack attack strikes, turn to these sweet and savory bites that wont weigh you down and come together in a jiffy.

Chicken bites wrapped in bacon get a kick from Montreal seasoning and sweetness from barbecue sauce. We love the mix of textures.

Kathryn Dampier, Quail Valley, CA

Takes: 25 min. Makes: 1 dozen

• 6bacon strips
• lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-in. cubes (about 18)
• 3tsp. Montreal steak seasoning
• 1tsp. prepared horseradish, optional
• cup barbecue sauce

1. Preheat oven to 400. Cut bacon crosswise into thirds. Place bacon on a microwave-safe plate lined with paper towels. Cover with additional paper towels; microwave on high 3-4 minutes or until partially cooked but not crisp.
2. Place chicken in a small bowl; sprinkle with steak seasoning and toss to coat. Wrap a bacon piece around each chicken cube; secure with a toothpick. Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
3. Bake 10 minutes. If desired, add horseradish to barbecue sauce; brush over wrapped chicken. Bake until the chicken is no longer pink and bacon is crisp, 5-10 minutes longer.

1 appetizer: 47 cal., 2g fat (0 sat. fat), 13mg chol., 249mg sod., 3g carb. (3g sugars, 0 fiber), 5g pro.

I developed this recipe to show off my gardens plum, sun-dried and cherry tomatoes. The flatbread is easy to make and guaranteed to impress.

Rachel Kimbrow, Portland, OR

Takes: 20 min. Makes: 8 pieces

• 1tube (13.8 oz.) refrigerated pizza crust
• Cooking spray
• 3plum tomatoes, finely chopped (about 2 cups)
• cup soft sun-dried tomato halves (not packed in oil), julienned
• 2Tbsp. olive oil
• 1Tbsp. dried basil
• tsp. salt
• tsp. pepper
• 1cup shredded Asiago cheese
• 2cups yellow and/or red cherry tomatoes, halved

1. Unroll and press dough into a 15x10-in. rectangle. Transfer dough to an 18x12-in. piece of heavy-duty foil coated with cooking spray; spritz dough with cooking spray. In a large bowl, toss the plum tomatoes and sun-dried tomatoes with the oil and seasonings.
2. Carefully invert dough onto grill rack; remove foil. Grill, covered, over medium heat 2-3 minutes or until bottom is golden brown. Turn; grill 1-2 minutes longer or until second side begins to brown.
3. Remove from grill. Spoon plum tomato mixture over crust; top with cheese and cherry tomatoes. Return flatbread to grill. Grill, covered, 2-4 minutes or until crust is golden brown and the cheese is melted.

1 piece: 235 cal., 9g fat (3g sat. fat), 12mg chol., 476mg sod., 29g carb. (7g sugars, 3g fiber), 8g pro.

Diabetic exchanges: 1 starch, 1 fat, 1 vegetable.

Any occasion is the right time to serve this easy-to-make bark. The fruitspacked with flavor but not overly sweetgo well with the white candy base. A dark chocolate drizzle makes this treat extra special.

Kim Banick, Turner, OR