White Bean And Gorgonzola Spread Recipes

Steps:

• Place olive oil, garlic and rosemary in a 10-inch skillet. Heat pan until ingredients start to sizzle. Add beans and their liquid to the pan. As beans cook, mash them with a wooden spoon or potato masher. Cook until mixture is a loose spread consistency (it will thicken as it cools). Transfer to a serving bowl or storage container.

Steps:

• In a food processor, process cream cheese with garlic and Parmesan until smooth.
• Add parsley and basil, pulse briefly.
• Add beans, pulse just until beans are crushed and mixed--don't over process.
• Transfer to a small bowl, stir in Gorgonzola.

Steps:

• For the green goddess white bean dip: In a food processor, puree the white beans, olive oil, basil, chives, tarragon, lemon juice, anchovy paste and salt together until smooth, scraping down the sides with a rubber spatula as needed. Refrigerate until ready to use.
• For the Gorgonzola-cucumber dip: In a medium bowl, fold together the sour cream, Gorgonzola, cucumbers, dill, lemon zest and salt. Refrigerate until ready to use.
• To serve, place white bean dip, Gorgonzola-cucumber dip and the guacamole in separate bowls. Surround the dips with vegetable crudites, pita chips, tortilla chips and pretzels.

Steps:

• In a food processor, puree beans, feta, yogurt, and lemon juice until smooth. Transfer to a bowl; stir in dill. Season with salt and pepper. Serve immediately, or store, covered, in refrigerator up to 1 week.

Steps:

• Rinse and drain beans. To a food processor with motor running add desired amount of garlic and blend until minced. Add beans and remaining ingredients and blend until smooth. Transfer spread to a serving bowl. Spread may be made 1 day ahead and chilled, covered. Bring spread to room temperature before serving.
• Just before serving, garnish spread with parsley and/or paprika. Serve spread with crackers or baguette slices.