Benedictine

1 medium onion

1 pound cream cheese

2 to 3 drops green food coloring

Grate cucumber and onion (may use food processor) and drain well in a strainer, pressing down

with spoon to remove all liquid. Discard liquid. Add drained cucumbers and onion to cream

cheese and mix well in food processor. Color with 2 to 3 drops green food coloring.

Use as a sandwich spread or as a dip. Benedictine may also be used to stuff cherry tomatoes for

an hors d’oeuvre tray.

Yields 2 cups.