Grilled Pineapple

1/2 cup honey
1/4 cup lime juice

Fresh pineapple rings from produce section OR canned pineapple rings in juice
Preheat grill, while waiting:
Mix honey and lime, brush both sides of rings with mixture
Grill rings for 3 - 4 minutes, turning halfway to get grill marks on both sides
Brush with more honey-lime mixture while still hot

These make a great appetizer or dessert, and they are excellent on Hawaiian style hamburgers.

Chipotle Spiced Grilled Shrimp

1/2 pound frozen, uncooked shrimp, peeled and deveined (about 32 shrimp)
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 1/2 teaspoons water
1/2 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon chipotle chili powder

Grill basket or skewers

Defrost shrimp, rinse in cold water and pat dry with papertowels.

To make the marinade, whisk together the tomato paste, water and oil in a small bowl. Add garlic and chili powder. Mix well.

Using a brush, spread the marinade (it will be thick) on both sides of the shrimp. Place in the refrigerator until ready to cook.

Oil grill rack or spray with non-stick cooking oil.

Preheat grill.

Put the shrimp in a grill basket or on skewers and place on the grill. Turn the shrimp after 3 to 4 minutes. The cooking time varies depending on the heat of the fire, shrimp are done when tails turn white.

This is a great summer recipe. Pair it with the Tangy Citrus Spinach Salad

Avocado Dip

8oz container fat free or low fat sour cream
1/2 small onion, chopped
1/8 teaspoon hot sauce
1 large ripe avocado, peeled, pitted and mashed<

In a small bowl, combine the sour cream, onion, hot sauce and avocado. Mix to blend the ingredients evenly. Serve with baked tortilla chips or sliced vegetables.

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