This makes an excellent party dip for a fresh vegetable plate. The soft creamy white of the cheese is accented with the reds, greens, and orange of the vegetables - very eye appealing. Some vegetables, such as celery, can be filled ahead of time before plating. Big red and juicy tomatoes are scrumptious when stuffed with this delightful cheese mixture. Add a bit more sour cream to the mixture and you have a tasty salad dressing.

• 3-ounce package cream cheese
• 3 or 4 tablespoons sour cream
• 1/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 2 tablespoons minced celery
• 2 tablespoons coarsely grated carrot
• 2 tablespoons minced basil or parsley

• 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon minced scallions
• 1 tablespoon minced Bell pepper
• 3 tablespoons minced peeled tomato

1. Peel and seed tomato before mincing and allow to drain of excess liquid.
2. Blend and cream together the cream cheese, sour cream, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, salt and pepper. When smooth, add the vegetables and mix well.

   Can be used to stuff tomatoes and celery stalks. It can be used as a vegetable dip. It works well as a dressing for hearts of lettuce salad.