Watercress Dip With Basil And Pecans

It is probable that in most of us the spiritual life is impoverished and stunted because we give so little place to gratitude. It is more important to thank God for blessings received than to pray for them beforehand. For that forward-looking prayer, though right as an expression of dependence upon God, is still self-centered in part, at least, of its interest; there is something we hope to gain by our prayer. But the backward-looking act of thanksgiving is quite free from this. In itself it is quite selfless. Thus it is akin to love. All our love to God is in response to his love for us; it never starts on our side. "We love, because he first loved us" (1 John 4:19).

William Temple

CATEGORY	CUISINE	TAG	YIELD
Dairy, Grains	California	Appetizers, Snacks	8	Servings

INGREDIENTS

3	c	Watercress, stems trimmed
3/4	c	Fresh small basil leaves
1/4	c	Minced garlic
1/2	c	Good-quality olive oil
1	c	Grated Parmesan cheese
3/4	c	Whipping cream
1/2	c	Finely ground walnuts
1/4	c	Minced green onions
		Salt and freshly ground
		Pepper, to taste
1	T	Milk or water, optional

INSTRUCTIONS

In a blender combine watercress, basil, garlic, olive oil, and
Parmesan; blend to form a paste. Add cream and blend only until  mixed;
do not overblend. Transfer mixture to a bowl and stir in  walnuts and
green onion. Season with salt and pepper. Mixture will  thicken as it
stands. If desired, add a tablespoon of milk or water  to thin it out
before serving. Mixture will keep up to 10 days,  refrigerated.  Makes
2 cups.  Recipe By     : The California Culinary Academy  File
ftp://ftp.idiscover.co.uk/pub/food/mealmaster/recipes/mmdja006.zip

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Nutrition (calculated from recipe ingredients) ---------------------------------------------- Calories: 207 Calories From Fat: 150 Total Fat: 17.3g Cholesterol: 41.6mg Sodium: 247.9mg Potassium: 315.4mg Carbohydrates: 7.3g Fiber: 3.3g Sugar: <1g Protein: 8.6g