Artichoke Cream Cheese Spread Recipe

Preparation: Drain the marinade from artichoke hearts. Chop the artichoke hearts finely with scallions , parsley, thyme , and leaves stripped from stems. Set aside. Mix cream cheese with sour cream , garlic , salt, and pepper to taste, and squeeze of lemon juice. Add the chopped artichoke/onion/herb mixture to cream cheese, and add chopped walnuts or other nuts. Blend well. Adjust seasonings to taste. Yield: about 2 cups Recipe Source: The Artichoke Cookbook by Patricia Rains (Celestial Arts) Reprinted with permission.