Ingredients for Bread:
- 1 package herb quick bread mix (appr. 1 pound)
- 1 medium vine-ripe tomato, coarsely chopped, or 1 cup of canned tomatoes, chopped and drained (reserve 2 tablespoons for spread)
- 2 tablespoons sun-dried tomatoes packed in olive oil, drained and chopped
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, shredded
- 1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram, chopped (or 1/3 teaspoon dried oregano)
- 12 ounces beer or lemon-lime carbonated beverage at room temperature
Ingredients for Spread:
- 8 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese, softened
- 1 to 2 tablespoons milk
- 2 tablespoons tomatoes, chopped
- 1 teaspoon sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon dried marjoram, chopped (or a pinch of dried oregano)
- 1 tablespoon dried herb blend (included in HERBS by Sarah mix)
Instructions for Bread:
Place bread mix in a large bowl with remaining ingredients. Fold gently until flour is evenly moistened, about 1 minute. Place in pan(s) and bake according to package directions.
Instructions for Spread:
Combine ingredients in a food processor and pulse a few times to combine. Transfer to a serving dish and garnish with herb flowers or seeds. Allow to rest in refrigerator at least 2 hours for flavors to blend. Serve spread with warm bread.