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  <id>27625</id>
  <title>Herbed Ricotta Spread</title>
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  <serves>1 cup</serves>
  <published_at>Wed Aug 12 10:58:00 -0700 2009</published_at>
  <updated_at>Fri Oct 23 11:35:44 -0700 2009</updated_at>
  <difficulty>Easy</difficulty>
  <cuisine>American</cuisine>
  <type>CHOW</type>
  <link>http://www.chow.com/recipes/27625</link>
  <pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2009 18:35:44 GMT</pubDate>
  <short_description>With a hint of Parmesan and lemon</short_description>
  <long_description>An Italian-esque spread with clean, simple flavors.</long_description>
  <introduction>
    <![CDATA[<p>An Italian-esque spread with clean, simple flavors. Consider this recipe a foundation and riff on it as you see fit. Try the spread with grilled or roasted vegetables, cured meats, or grilled chicken.</p>


	<p>This recipe was featured as part of our <a href="/galleries/23">Sandwich Spreads</a> photo gallery.</p>]]>
  </introduction>
  <instructions>
    <![CDATA[<p>Combine 3/4 cup ricotta cheese, 2 tablespoons finely chopped chives, 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice, 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh Italian parsley, 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese, and 2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh basil in a medium nonreactive bowl and stir until evenly mixed. Season to taste with salt and freshly ground black pepper.</p>]]>
  </instructions>
  <img>http://www.chow.com/assets/2009/09/27625_herbed_ricotta_spread_290.jpg</img>
  <author>Regan Burns</author>
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