Feta Spread

Description: This is adapted from "Emeril at the Grill", a cookbook I enjoy very much. I used this spread on lamb burgers, but it would also be great as a vegetable dip (thinned a bit) or a sandwich spread. The original recipe calls for mint, which I don't care for, so I replaced it with basil. Cooking time does not include time to chill.

Ingredients:

• 4 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
• 4 ounces cream cheese, at room temp
• 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
• 2 tablespoons green onions (green part only)
• 1 tablespoon fresh basil, chopped
• 2 teaspoons lemon juice
• 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest, grated
• 1/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
• 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Steps:

1. Combine all of the ingredients in a bowl, and blend well. Taste for seasoning, and add more salt or cayenne if needed.
2. Refrigerate, covered, for at least an hour before serving.