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Old May 18, 2006   #13
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Tomato Spinach Spread
from Taste of Home Magazine

1 pkg (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
1/3 cup milk
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
2 medium tomatoes, seeded and chopped
1 pkg (10 oz) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry in paper towel
1 small onion, finely chopped

In a small mixing bowl, beat cream cheese, milk, salt and cayenne until smooth. Stir in tomatoes, spinach and onion. Spoon into an ungreased glass pie plate. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 5 minutes until heated through, stirring once.

Pita Triangles:
1 Tbl butter, melted
1 Tbl olive oil
6 whole pita breads
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp lemon-pepper seasoning

Combine butter and oil; brush over both sides of pitas. Cut each pita into 8 wedges; place on ungreased baking sheets. Combine cumin and lemon pepper; sprinkle over both sides of wedges. Broil 4" from heat for 2-3 minutes each side, until lightly browned. Serve with spread.
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