Dear Christiane, Here are a few cream cheese recipes to get you started. In a bowl, soften 4 ounces of cream cheese. Stir in 1 tablespoon yogurt or sour cream for a smoother spread. Veggie Cream Cheese add 1 Tbl. diced carrots, snipped chives, or diced onions. Strawberry Cream Cheese add 6-8 fresh or defrosted strawberries and stir well. Cinnamon and Raisin add 1/2 tsp. cinnamon and 2 Tbl. raisins. Mandarin Orange add 1/2 tsp. cinnamon and 1/2 cup mandarin orange sections, cut into small chunks. Sun-dried Tomato add 2 Tbl. chopped sun-dried tomatoes with 1/2 tsp olive oil and a dash of salt. Other Ideas: add chopped walnuts and maple syrup add jam or jelly add flavored yogurt add crushed garlic and chopped olives add honey add one tsp of dry ranch dressing mix or dry dip.
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