• 2 Tbs. margarine
• 1/4 lb. ricotta cheese
• 2 ounces grated cheddar cheese
• 2 tsp. chives
• 3/4 tsp. capers, chopped
• 2 Tbs. stuffed olives, sliced
• 1-1/2 tsp. lemon juice
• 1/2 bunch parsley, chopped

Place margarine, ricotta and cheddar cheese in food processor or blender and process until smooth. Stir in chives, capers, olives and lemon juice. Chill until firm. Shape cheese mixture into balls and coat with chopped parsley. Chill before using. Serve with crackers or toast.

Per serving: calories 150, fat 13.3g, 79% calories from fat, cholesterol 29mg, protein 6.9g, carbohydrates 1.3g, fiber 0.1g, sugar 1.1g, sodium 309mg, diet points 4.6.

Dietary Exchanges: Milk: 0.0, Vegetable: 0.0, Fruit: 0.0, Bread: 0.0, Lean meat: 0.8, Fat: 2.0, Sugar: 0.0, Very lean meat protein: 0.0

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The recommended wines are: Fumé Blanc, Beaujolais, or Chianti.