Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   4      ounces        Low-fat sharp cheddar cheese
   4      ounces        Non-fat ricotta cheese
     1/2  cup           Walnuts
     1/2  cup           California Dried Figs
     1/4  cup           Parsley sprigs
     1/4  cup           Chunked red bell pepper -- OR-
   2      tablespoons   -Canned pimento
   1                    Garlic clove
   2      tablespoons   Low or non-fat milk

Preparation:

If using a food processor, cut low-fat cheddar cheese into cubes. Process= until finely chopped. Add ricotta cheese, process about 10 seconds. Add= remaining ingredients, except milk, and process until all ingredients are= finely chopped. Add milk as needed to reach desired consistency. Serve= with crackers or crisp vegetable sticks.