A tasty vegetable dip made with ricotta cheese.

Garden Vegetable Spread

2/3 cup ricotta cheese

1/2 cup chopped mixed raw vegetables (carrots, celery, peppers, radishes)

1 tablespoon chopped green onions

1 1/2 teaspoons soy sauce

1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon Tabasco brand hot sauce

Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

1. Combine all ingredients and refrigerate to blend flavors. Store, covered, in refrigerator for up to 5 days.
2. Serve as a spread for a variety of crackers, bagels, muffins or toast.

Make about 1 1/4 cups spread.