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Basic Cheese Spread

1 cup ricotta cheese
1 package (3 ounces) cream cheese

Combine cheese and blend until smooth. Use as a base for Savory
Cheese Spread or Fruit Spread. Makes about 1 cup

SAVORY CHEESE SPREAD:
1 recipe Basic Cheese Spread
1 Tablespoon finely chopped green bell pepper
1 Tablespoon minced cucumber
2 Tablespoons minced green onion
1&1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
1 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon grated lemon peel
salt and pepper to taste

Combine first seven ingredients and blend well. Salt and pepper to
taste. Serve with vegetables or crackers. Store in airtight container
in refrigerator. makes 1&1/4 cups of spread