Lavender has fragrant purple flowers, and can be a unique addition to a variety of different recipes.

Herb Cheese Spread

Cream together cream cheese, butter, and sour cream until smooth. Add lavender, pepper, and remaining fresh herbs. Blend well. Pack into a cheese crock; cover, and chill for several hours.

Featuring the following Urban Gardener plants:

Lavandula species
Common Name: Lavender,

Rosmarinus officinalis
Common Name: Rosemary,

Thymus vulgaris
Common Name: Thyme,

Origanum heracleoticum
Common Name: Greek Oregano

	8 oz. softened cream cheese
	1/4 C. (1/2 stick) softened butter
	1/4 C. sour cream
	2 tsp. fresh lavender leaves; chopped
	1/8 tsp. freshly ground pepper

	1 tsp. fresh sweet marjoram; chopped
	1/2 tsp. fresh oregano; chopped
	1/2 tsp. fresh summer savory; chopped
	1 tsp. fresh thyme; chopped
	1/2 tsp. fresh rosemary; chopped

Serving Information

Serve with dark bread or assorted crackers.

Additional Information

Difficulty Level: 1 ·