Sun Dried Tomato Spread & Herbed Cream Cheese

SUN DRIED TOMATO SPREAD
You will need:

• 1/3 cup almonds, toasted
• 1/4 cup sun dried tomatoes
• 1 dill pickle
• 8 ounces cream cheese
• 1/4 cup Cabernet Sauvignon
• Juice of 1 lemon
• 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste

In the bowl of a food processor, process toasted almonds until finely ground.   Add peppers, pickle and cream cheese.  Process until smooth.  With a flexible spatula, scrape mixture into bowl.  Add remaining ingredients and mix well.  Cover and chill at least an hour before serving with toasted baguette slices.

HERBED CREAM CHEESE
You will need:

• 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
• 1/4 cup dry white wine
• 1 tablespoon herbes de provence
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Fresh herbs for garnish

Mix all ingredients and transfer to serving bowl.  Cover and refrigerate at least an hour before serving with toasted baguette slices.

Wine Pairing
Pair with Sangiovese from Grinder’s Switch Winery

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