Multi-Colored Cheese Spread

     This is recipe good not just for entertaining, but I also like to spread something on crackers when I'm having soup.  The spread also makes a good snack while you cheer on our athletes at the Olympics in Sochi.

                                                           Multi-Colored Cheese Spread

1 8 oz. container soy cream cheese, softened
1 tsp. dried basil
1 tsp. dill weed
1 tsp. chopped fresh chives
1/4 tsp. garlic powder
1/4 tsp. lemon pepper
1/4 tsp. onion powder
1/8 tsp. garlic salt
2 tblsp. finely chopped toasted almonds
1 tblsp. chopped fresh parsley
2 tblsp. chopped sunflower seeds
Serve with assorted crackers or
     bagette slices

     In a large bowl combine soy cream cheese and the next seven ingredients.  Beat well to make sure these are combines. Stir in the remaining ingredients and spread into a three-cup serving dish.  Cover and store in refrigerator.  Serve with crackers or bagettes.
     Yields about three cups of spread.
     Next week I'll share my recipe for apricot almond chicken with rice.  See you then.