Melba's Jammin' wrote:

> In article >,
> Lou Decruss > wrote:
>
> > Are my
> > taste buds fooling me?
>
>
> I don't know.
>
> >Can you tell the difference?
>
> Nope.
>
> What kind do you
> > buy?
>
> Cheapest available. Sam's has a 3# box but I don't know the price right
> now.
>
> > Curious minds need to know these things!!
>
> > Lou
>
> Yes they do want to know!!
>
> This was an integral part of my Christmas gift baskets this year (as
> usual)
>
> Herb Cheese Spread
>
> Recipe By: Barb Schaller, posted to r.f.cooking 12-22-2007; based on a
> post to r.f.r. in 1998 by M. Lowe.
>
> 2 cloves garlic minced
> 16 ounces reduced fat cream cheese
> 1/2 cup butter (not margarine) softened
> 1 teaspoon oregano dried
> 1/4 teaspoon basil dried
> 1 teaspoon dillweed dried
> 1/4 teaspoon marjoram dried
> 1/4 teaspoon thyme dried
> 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper
>
> (Or use a couple teaspoons of Penzeys Bouquet Garni blend for the
> individual herb components.)
>
> Directions:
>
> Mix all ingredients together. Use a mixer, not a food processor.
>
> Serve with crackers or toss with hot pasta for a quick dish.
>


Thanx, luv, I will be serving this on Christmas day, I just bought a bunch
of cream cheese for spreads 'n dips 'n stuff...

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Best
Greg