Fresh Ideas - May 15 - Recipes with Almonds

Steakhouse Cheese and Almond Spread

Ingredients

• 1 block (8 ounces) 1/3 less fat cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
• 1/4 cup Blue Diamond Hint of Honey Almond Breeze
• 1 teaspoon steak seasoning blend
• 2 garlic cloves
• 2 green onions, sliced
• 1/4 cup Blue Diamond Honey Roasted Chipotle Almonds, chopped
• Blue Diamond Honey Mustard Nut Thins
• Fresh cut vegetables

Preparation

1. Puree cream cheese, cheddar cheese, Blue Diamond Hint of Honey Almond Breeze, seasoning and garlic in food processor. Add green onions and pulse until finely chopped.
2. Transfer to small bowl and sprinkle with Blue Diamond Honey Roasted Chipotle Almonds. Serve with Blue Diamond Honey Mustard Nut Thins and vegetables.
3. Spread may be prepared one day ahead and stored tightly covered in refrigerator.

Serves

5

Notes, Tips & Suggestions
Option: Crumble crisp, cooked bacon over top just before serving.

Preparation Time:
10 minutes

Mango Date Smoothies

Ingredients

• 1 cup ripe mango, peeled, pitted and diced
• 3/4 cup Blue Diamond Hint of Honey Vanilla Almond Breeze
• 3/4 cup vanilla frozen Greek yogurt
• 1/4 cup Blue Diamond Honey Roasted Vanilla or Honey Roasted Cinnamon Almonds, chopped
• 4 large Medjool dates, pitted
• 1 pinch allspice

Preparation

1. Place all ingredients in blender and process until smooth.

Serves

2

Preparation Time:
5 minutes