Basil and beets, two of my favorite foods and did you know? They go great together! I was thinning the beet patch yesterday and enjoyed a great dinner of beet greens. I couldn't waste those baby beets so boiled them up. Today I remembered your contest and concocted the Baby Beet & Basil Spread. I was so pleased with the results and hope you will try it. You won't regret it. The combination of baby beets and basil combined with the tartness of lime and the creaminess of the cream cheese just melts in your mouth. It is a very simple recipe using fresh beets, basil, cream cheese, a bit of lime juice, salt and pepper then pulse them together in the processor and voila! A delicious appetizer (and colorful I might add). Try it over a grilled piece of rustic bread or your favorite cracker or for breakfast with another of my favorite foods, bacon! —DigNDine
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