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                      Cucumber Goat Cheese Spread

Recipe By     : Cooking Live Show #CL8932
Serving Size  : 1    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Cooking Live                     Import

 Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
  1                    seedless cucumber -- peeled, seeded,
                       -- and chopped fine
                       -- (about 1 1/2 cups)
  8      ounces        soft mild goat cheese -- at room temperature 1
  1/2  teaspoon      freshly grated lemon zest 1 1/2  teaspoon
  fresh lemon juice 2      teaspoons     finely chopped fresh dill 2
      tablespoons   finely chopped red onion
    1/2  teaspoon      freshly ground black pepper
                       accompaniment:
                       toasted french bread slices or crackers

In a food processor puree 1/2 cup cucumber with goat cheese, zest, and
lemon juice until almost smooth. In a bowl stir together cucumber
mixture, remaining cucumber, dill, 1 tablespoon onion, and pepper.
Spread may be made 2 days ahead and chilled, covered. Let spread
soften and stir it before serving. Sprinkle spread with remaining
tablespoon onion. Serve spread with toasts or crackers.

Yield: 1 1/4 cups




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