(Family Features) Add a healthy twist to happy hour at home with a nutritious snack that goes perfectly with your favorite beverages. When gathering family and friends for a weekend toast or just winding down after work, these Prune, Mozzarella and Basil Skewers make for a nutritious and delicious addition to the party.

Rich and smooth with an ability to enhance various flavors, California Prunes are a versatile ingredient that allows you to expand your menu. In this recipe, prunes help form a palate-pleasing snack that delightfully combines sweet, salty and savory flavors.

In addition to their versatility, prunes provide important nutrients for your bones, including vitamin K and copper. When they are served with mozzarella – a good source of calcium – you get a perfect power pairing that supports your bone health and satisfies your snack cravings.

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Prune, Mozzarella and Basil Skewers

Prep time: 5 minutes
Servings: 5

• 5          pieces prosciutto, halved lengthwise (optional)
• 10        California Prunes
• 10        basil leaves
• 10        cherry-size mozzarella balls

1. If using prosciutto, fold each half in half lengthwise so width of prune is wider than width of prosciutto. Starting at one end of prosciutto, wrap one prune; repeat with remaining prosciutto. Set aside.
2. Wrap one basil leaf around each mozzarella ball then thread onto skewer. Thread one prune or prosciutto-wrapped prune onto each skewer.

Source: California Prunes

(Family Features) It’s game day, which means your party needs food and needs it fast. Use recipes that can pump up the crowd this season and make every game a win.

These quick recipes for an Olive Bar Flatbread and a Mediterranean Nacho Bar can leave the fans in your home screaming for more.

Your fans will almost assuredly be dipping, diving and running for these simple snacks created with fresh ingredients like Sabra Hummus, which is available in more than a dozen flavors in the deli section of your grocery store. Spread it on fluffy flatbread with your favorite veggies to create a snack that fans can go crazy over, or set it out buffet-style for everyone to munch on at halftime.

Find more game day recipes at sabra.com.

Mediterranean Nacho Bar

• Sabra Hummus
• Diced tomatoes
• Chopped green onions
• Chopped zucchini (1/4-inch chunks)
• Chopped Greek olives
• Chopped pepperoncinis
• Shredded lettuce
• Crumbled feta cheese
• Grilled chicken
• Pita chips

1. Assemble hummus, tomatoes, green onions, zucchini, olives, pepperoncinis, lettuce, cheese and chicken in buffet format.
2. Serve with pita chips.

Olive Bar Flatbread

Prep time: 15 minutes
Servings: 2

• 3          tablespoons Sabra Roasted Red Pepper Hummus
• 1          flatbread
• 1/2       cup desired vegetables, chopped (olives, roasted peppers, peppadew or artichokes)
• 3          miniature mozzarella balls, sliced
• 2          cups arugula
• 2          tablespoons lemon juice
• 1          tablespoon olive oil
• ½         teaspoon salt
• 1          teaspoon pepper

1. Heat oven to 400° F.
2. Place hummus on flatbread. Top with desired vegetables and mozzarella.
3. Bake on lower rack 10-12 minutes, or until crispy and browned.
4. Toss arugula with lemon juice, olive oil, salt and pepper. Place on flatbread and serve.

Source: Sabra