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                         Sun-Dried Tomato Spread

Recipe By     : Better Homes and Gardens - June 1997
Serving Size  : 1    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Not Sent

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   2      cloves        garlic -- minced
   1      tbsp          olive oil
     1/3  c             dry white wine
     1/2  c             dried tomatoes -- snipped
   1      8oz pkg       cream cheese -- softened
     1/3  c             snipped fresh basil
   3      tbsp          grated Parmesan cheese
                        Baguette-style French Bread slices -- toasted
                        fresh basil -- optional

In a medium skillet cook garlic in oil till light brown.  Add wine and
dried tomatoes.  Cook, uncovered, over low heat for 15 minutes.  Remove
from heat; let stand 10 minutes.  Drain excess liquid.  Meanwhile, in a
food processor bowl or blender container combine cream cheese, snipped
basil and Parmesan cheese.  Cover and process or blend till smooth.  Add
tomato mixture; process until almost smooth.  Transfer to serving bowl. 
Cover and chill 4-24 hours.  Let stand at room temperature 30 minutes
before serving.  Serve with toasted baguette slices.  Garnish with fresh
basil, if desired.

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