European Recipes :French Recipes : Ellen's Basil Boursin

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                           Ellen's Basil Boursin

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Serving Size : 1    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Cheese/eggs                      French
                 Harned 1994                      Herb/spice
                 Spreads

   Amount Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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    3                    Garlic cloves -- peeled
      1/2   c            Fresh sweet basil leaves
      1/4   c            Chives
      1/4   c            Fresh parsley
      1/4   c            Black olives -- pitted
    8       oz           Cream cheese
                         Fresh basil sprig (garnish)

   In a food processor, chop the garlic and herbs. Add the cream cheese;
   blend until smooth. Coarsely chop the olives and add. Transfer the
   mixture to a small bowl. Garnish with a sprig of fresh basil. Chill.

   Ogden writes: "Boursin is a classic French herb spread. Mine is a
   simplified version, good served with crackers or spread on pieces of
   French bread, topped with thin slices of roast beef."