Title: Carrot and Watercress Terrine
Categories: Appetizer Blank
Yield: 1 Servings

1	/2 l	b carrots -- peeled and
:		sliced
	1	Clove garlice -- peeled
	1 c	water
1	/2 t	s lime peel -- finely
:		shredded
	2 c	watercress -- leaves,
:		firmly
:		packed
	1 t	s fresh tarragon -- snipped
:		(or 1/4
:	t	s dried, crushed)
	2 t	s tarragon vinegar
	8 o	z cream cheese -- softened
1	/2 c	sour cream
	2 l	g eggs
:		edible flowers -- optional

Combine carrots, garlic, water and salt in a medium sauce pan. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Cover; cook 10 minutes or until carrots are tender. Drain, reserving liquid. Place carrots and 2 tablespoons reserved liquid in a blender container; blend or process until smooth. Transfer mixture to a bowl. Stir in lime peel; set aside. Combine watercress, tarragon and remaining reserved liquid in a medium sauce pan. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and cook 1-2 minutes or until watercress is tender. Drain reserved liquid. Place watercress mixture and 2 tablespoons reserved liquid in a blender container or food processor bowl. Blend or process until combined. Transfer to a bowl. Stir in tarragon vinegar; set aside. Line an 8x4x2" loaf pan with foil. Grease sides; set aside. Combine cream cheese and sour cream in a small bowl. Beat with an electric mixer until smooth. Add eggs; beat until combined. Divide mixture in half,. Stir half of cream cheese mixture into carrot mixture; pour into prepared pan. Stir other half of cream cheese mixture into watercress mixture; carefully pour over carrot mixture in pan. Cover pan with foil. Place pan in a baking dish. Fill the baking dish with hot water to a depth of 1 inch. Place baking dish in a 350F over. Bake for 50-60 minutes or until center is set. Cool completely on a wire rack. Cover and chill for 4-24 hours. To serve invert onto a serving platter. Remove foil. Garnish with edible flowers, if desired. Makes 14 servings.

Recipe By : Holiday Appetizers 1996, Better Homes and Gardens, page 90.

From: Peg Baldassari Date: 25 Oct 97 Mastercook Recipes (Mailing List) Ä

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