Basil-Tomato Cheese Spread (Italian Recipe)

• 8 fresh leaves of basil, washed and drained
• 3 cloves of garlic, cleaned and finely chopped
• 1 handful of freshly grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 handful of pine nuts
• 2 tablespoons (1/8 cup) of extra virgin olive oil
• 9 ounces (250 grams) of cream cheese (on room temperature)
• 6 pieces of sun-dried tomato
• salt and pepper to taste

Tuna Spread (French Recipe)

• 2 cans of tuna (packed in olive oil)
• 4 spears of green onion
• 1/2 stick (2 ounces or 1/4 cups or 4 tablespoons or 57 grams) of unsalted soft butter
• 1 handful of capers
• 3 diced anchovy fillets
• 1/2 handful of chopped parsley
• freshly ground pepper to taste

Avocado Spread

• 1 large avocado (peeled and chopped)
• 3 cloves of garlic, cleaned and finely chopped
• 1 small tomato (chopped)
• 1 tablespoon of soy sauce (depending on your taste)
• 1/2 small onion (finely chopped)
• freshly ground pepper to taste
• salt to taste