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It’s not too early to start thinking about the Thanksgiving Day meal (because I’m the Carb Diva, T-day is my favorite holiday). We have so much to be thankful for. Let’s plan on creating sweet and savory memories from the kitchen and creating loving memories around the dining table.
Here are a few of my favorite recipes from my recipe file for appetizers.
Carb Diva Mediterranean Cheese Torta
Ingredients
- 2 8-oz packages of cream cheese, at room temperature
- 1/4 cup basil pesto
- 1/2 cup oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, drained
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp. minced garlic
- 1/4 cup kalamata olives, finely minced
Instructions
(1) Line a 2-cup container (preferably plastic) with two layers of cheesecloth. Set aside.
(2) Beat the cream cheese with an electric mixer until very smooth and creamy. Spoon 1/4 of the cream cheese into the bottom of the prepared container.
(3) Spoon the pesto evenly over the cheese. Add a second layer of cheese.
(4) Place the sun-dried tomatoes, Parmesan cheese, and garlic in a food processor and pulse until finely chopped. Spread the tomato layer over the cream cheese.
