Saturday, April 24, 2010

Garlic and Herb Cream Cheese DIP!


Oh boy was this good... easy and FAST!


And hey... we got company in paradise!  


Michelle and Mike, one of Jackie's co-workers has dropped in for a week.  


And what better to serve once they drop their bags and change out of their long pants...


The crackers are made using the recipe I posted a few weeks ago...





LAVISH CRACKERS - Bread Baker's Apprentice #6




That's Sesame Seeds, Smoked Paprika, Garlic and Onion Flakes, Chipotle spice and some of my "not your Grandmother's HERBES de PROVENCE ".




But this post is all about the dip...

1 - 8 ounce package of Cream Cheese Softened
3 cloves of Garlic finely minced
  That is my mixture (follow the link) of Rosemary, thyme, garlic, and a few other spices.  I make it up in batches and always have a baggie full around.  Feel free to use your favorite herbs or herb mixture.
1 tsp Mustard Powder

If you like to have a spreadable dip, you are done (I do).  Just have a cheese knife handy.

If you like a more dippable dip, add a couple tsp of milk to thin the dip.

And you are the perfect host!

13 comments:

  1. I would love this smeared all over a big NY bagel. So good.

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  2. I am with Joanne-smeared all over a fresh NY bagel would be perfect too.
    I have no doubt that your guests will be happy, full and satisfied each night when they go to bed after a day on the island and some great food prepared by you.

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  3. I could probably hit the whole bowl of this...and then I'd have to go use those tennis courts ;)

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  4. Still snowing in Denver, I'm jealous of all of those bare feet.

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  5. It's still snowing in Denver, I'm jealous of all of those bare feet.

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  6. Looks wonderful! I was here doing my weekly catch up on all your goodies when I read about your kitty Eng. I'm so sorry to hear the news Dave. (((Big Hugs)))

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  7. LOVE ALL THOSE DIFFERENT SEASONINGS ON THE CRACKERS - MUST BE A FLAVOR EXPLOSION EVERY TIME.

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  8. This looks like a great dip for a party! I'm fascinated by your special Herbes-de-Provence - mmm.

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  9. That looks so good. I think I'll come for a visit :)

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  10. This dip looks heavenly and especially with those lavish crackers!! Thanks for the great recipes, cher!

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  11. Yum! This looks and sounds great. I'm totally book marking this one!

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  12. How about a "juicy lucy" style burger using this as the filling? Mmmmmmm

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  13. oh how i love me some good dip! this sound fabulous! I spose my finger would be an acceptable vehicle for eating it, would it?

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