raw cheese variations

jicama hearts

Cut a whole jicama into heart shapes (peel and clean first) and display on a serving plate.

Basic Cheese Recipe

Soak nuts for at least 2 hours. Strain, place in Vitamix or high speed blender with a plunger.  Blend all ingredients on maximum speed while using the plunger to help process the nuts.  Blend till creamy smooth. Pour in a mixing bowl and set aside.

Spread a small amount onto each jicama heart. Top with sprinkled chives, or your favorite herbs.

Pimento Cheese

In a food processor, mince red bell pepper, 2 cloves garlic, and hot pepper (or finely chop by hand). In a medium size mixing bowl, add chopped mixture to the basic cheese and mix well.

Italian Cheese

In a food processor, mince fresh basil, rosemary, thyme, oregano, and 1 clove garlic (or finely chop by hand).  In a medium size mixing bowl, add chopped mixture to the basic cheese and mix well.

Dill Cheese

In a food processor, mince fresh dill(or finely chop by hand).  In a medium size mixing bowl, add chopped mixture to the basic cheese and mix well.

Blue Cheese

Blend 2 fresh, very soft noni fruits in a blender, strain through a nut mylk bag, or tea strainer.  In a medium size mixing bowl, add noni juice to 1 teaspoon of spirilina and the basic cheese, mix well.

Enjoy!

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