Spreads, Pastes & Curds
Tzatziki, strawberry cream cheese, and tahini give this collection several kinds of spread and paste. Browse preparations with different bases and textures for spreading, stirring, or serving alongside another dish.
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Classic Greek Tzatziki
Creamy, cool, and bursting with fresh Mediterranean flavor, homemade tzatziki is one of those recipes that’s dramatically better than anything you’ll find at the grocery store. Thick, full-fat…
Whipped Strawberry Cream Cheese Spread
Light, airy, and dangerously easy to overeat, this whipped strawberry cream cheese spread takes rich cream cheese and turns it into a silky, fluffy masterpiece with sweet strawberry…
How To Make Tahini
Tahini, or sesame seed paste, is a staple of Middle Eastern and Mediterranean cooking. It’s perhaps most notable for its essential role in making hummus, although its uses go…
Whipped Ricotta Cheese
Whipped ricotta cheese is not a revolutionary idea, but still, I don’t feel like it gets the accolades it deserves among home cooks. You’d be hard-pressed to find…
Lemon Curd
Lemon curd in the Vitamix is a delightful lemon spread made with eggs, sugar, butter, and, of course, lemons! The Vitamix makes this recipe a breeze. It is…
Chunky Homemade Applesauce
Ingredients 4 pounds apples (about 10), peeled, cored and cut into 1-inch chunks (I like a combination of McIntosh and Golden Delicious) 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into…
Strawberry Cream Cheese Spread
Ingredients 12 ounces cream cheese, room temperature 1-2 Tablespoons confectioners sugar 1-2 Tablespoons of butter 1 cup of finely chopped fresh strawberries Preparation Combine the cream cheese, confectioners…
Bacon Cream Cheese Spread
This savory spread can go casual on crackers, or dress up for a party on crisp baguette toasts. It’s also great at breakfast on a bagel. Ingredients 12…
Pumpkin Cream Cheese Spread
At first bite, this tastes like a pumpkin spice dream. But then the flavors begin to intensify. If you want everything to taste like a pumpkin spice cake,…
You Need To Try Gochujang. It’s Like Sriracha, But Maybe Even Better.
Some like it hot. If you’re the type, you’re going to need to try gochujang. The Korean condiment is nothing new, but it’s been increasing its presence in…
