{"id":6838,"date":"2007-06-12T20:38:13","date_gmt":"2007-06-13T03:38:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pcgirl.net\/recipes\/?p=6838"},"modified":"2017-03-18T00:50:47","modified_gmt":"2017-03-18T07:50:47","slug":"appetizer-cheese-gift-box","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pcgirl.net\/recipes\/?p=6838","title":{"rendered":"Appetizer Cheese Gift Box"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"MsoNoSpacing\" style=\"margin: 0in 0in 0pt;\"><span style=\"font-family: Calibri; font-size: small;\">1\/2 T. butter<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNoSpacing\" style=\"margin: 0in 0in 0pt;\"><span style=\"font-family: Calibri; font-size: small;\">1\/2 C. finely diced leeks (white part; reserve green part for ribbon and bow)<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNoSpacing\" style=\"margin: 0in 0in 0pt;\"><span style=\"font-family: Calibri; font-size: small;\">1 T. minced garlic<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNoSpacing\" style=\"margin: 0in 0in 0pt;\"><span style=\"font-family: Calibri; font-size: small;\">1-1\/2 tsp. thyme<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNoSpacing\" style=\"margin: 0in 0in 0pt;\"><span style=\"font-family: Calibri; font-size: small;\">1\/4 tsp. each salt and pepper<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNoSpacing\" style=\"margin: 0in 0in 0pt;\"><span style=\"font-family: Calibri; font-size: small;\">1 pkg. (8 oz.) cream cheese, softened<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNoSpacing\" style=\"margin: 0in 0in 0pt;\"><span style=\"font-family: Calibri; font-size: small;\">1 log (4 oz.) goat cheese, softened<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNoSpacing\" style=\"margin: 0in 0in 0pt;\"><span style=\"font-family: Calibri; font-size: small;\">Thinly sliced medium radishes, cut in triangles<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNoSpacing\" style=\"margin: 0in 0in 0pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;\"><span style=\"font-family: Calibri;\">\u00c2\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNoSpacing\" style=\"margin: 0in 0in 0pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;\"><span style=\"font-family: Calibri;\">Line a 5-1\/2&#8243;x 3&#8243; loaf pan with plastic wrap so that ends extend and can be wrapped over top of pan. In skillet, cook leeks in butter 5 minutes until soft. Add garlic, thyme, salt and pepper. Cook 1 minute longer. Cool. In bowl, beat cheeses until smooth; blend in leek mixture. Spoon into prepared loaf pan; spread evenly. Cover with plastic wrap. Chill 24 hours until very firm. Uncover, invert onto serving plate; remove plastic wrap. To make bow, drop reserved green leaves into boiling water just until color brightens. Immediately remove with slotted spoon and plunge into ice water. Remove when cool and pat dry. Place one long or two medium strips lengthwise on top and down sides. Place another &#8220;ribbon&#8221; crosswise. Place large loops on loaf lengthwise to make bow loops. Place a short loop in the middle to form the knot. Place 2&#8243; notched pieces as shown for bow ends. Press radishes randomly on package.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNoSpacing\" style=\"margin: 0in 0in 0pt;\"><span style=\"font-family: &quot;Trebuchet MS&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">\u00c2\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNoSpacing\" style=\"margin: 0in 0in 0pt;\"><span style=\"font-family: &quot;Trebuchet MS&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;; font-size: 10pt;\">Yield: <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNoSpacing\" style=\"margin: 0in 0in 0pt;\"><span style=\"font-family: &quot;Trebuchet MS&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;; font-size: 10pt;\">Calories: <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNoSpacing\" style=\"margin: 0in 0in 0pt;\"><span style=\"font-family: &quot;Trebuchet MS&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;; font-size: 10pt;\">Fat: <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNoSpacing\" style=\"margin: 0in 0in 0pt;\"><span style=\"font-family: &quot;Trebuchet MS&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;; font-size: 10pt;\">Fiber: <\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>1\/2 T. butter 1\/2 C. finely diced leeks (white part; reserve green part for ribbon and bow) 1 T. minced garlic 1-1\/2 tsp. thyme 1\/4 tsp. each salt and pepper 1 pkg. (8 oz.) cream cheese, softened 1 log (4 oz.) goat cheese, softened Thinly sliced medium radishes, cut in triangles \u00c2\u00a0 Line a 5-1\/2&#8243;x 3&#8243; loaf pan with plastic wrap so that ends extend and can be wrapped over top of pan. 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