The time has come for me to turn over my title to the next princess. June Dairy Month began with a bang as we crowned the new court June 7 during Old Ways Day at the Ward W. O'Hara Agricultural Museum.

Emily Young will now be representing Cayuga County as the Dairy Princess. She is the daughter of Jim and Lorraine Young of Fleming and will be a senior at Union Springs High School. Emily has a lot of experience in the dairy industry and is very knowledgeable about dairy products. I know that she will be an excellent dairy princess and make Cayuga County proud.

Also returning for another year of dairy promotion are the ambassadors Rachel Yale of Poplar Ridge and Sarah Fessenden of King Ferry; and the alternate princess, my sister Annie O'Hara.

I'll certainly miss my interactions with this community as the Dairy Princess. It was a fun year, and I've gained so much experience that will help me for the rest of my life. Thank you all for your enthusiasm at my appearances and your support of the dairy industry.

In parting, I can't stress enough the importance of consuming dairy products. I've encountered so many friendly people in this area, and I want to see you all fit and healthy.

Always remember to get your vital nutrients with three servings each day of milk, cheese or yogurt.

Molly O'Hara is a former Cayuga County Dairy Princess.

Crustless Cheddar and Sun-Dried

Tomato Mini Quiche

Non-stick cooking spray

1/2 teaspoon olive oil

1 leek, cleaned and finely chopped (about 1 cup)

1 cup reduced-fat shredded Cheddar cheese, divided

1 cup fat-free milk

1 egg

1/3 cup sun-dried tomatoes, plus additional for garnish

1/2 teaspoon fresh or dried thyme

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly spray a 12-cup muffin pan with non-stick cooking spray.

Heat oil in a small skillet over medium heat. Cook leeks until softened, stirring frequently, about 5 minutes. Divide leeks among muffin cups and top with 2/3 cup of Cheddar cheese.

Blend milk, egg, sun-dried tomatoes and thyme in a blender or food processor for about 20 seconds or until tomato is minced. Pour milk mixture over cheese in muffin cups and top each with remaining cheese. Bake 30 minutes or until tops and edges are browned. Cool in pan for 3 minutes; serve warm or cold. Top with additional pieces of sun-dried tomato, if desired.

Toscano Chicken Alfredo Pizza

1/2 cup prepared Alfredo sauce

1 1/2 cups cooked, diced chicken breast

1 1/2 cups Tuscan herb shredded cheese, seasoned according to package directions

1/2 cup chopped tomato

1/2 cup artichoke hearts, quartered, drained

1/3 cup green onions, chopped

1/4 cup roasted red

pepper, drained, chopped

1 Italian baguette (10-ounces), sliced in half horizontally

Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Combine sauce, chicken, seasoned cheese, tomato, artichoke, onion and roasted red pepper; mix well. Spread evenly over bread. Bake uncovered for 10 minutes or until bread is golden brown and cheese is

melted. Diagonally slice into 6 servings.