Name: Spiced Orange, Sage and Macadamia Nut Cheese Ball
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 150 min
Yield: 6 to 8 people
Ingredients: 2 (8-ounce) blocks of cream cheese, at room temperature; 1 cup finely grated pecorino cheese; 1/4 cup finely chopped macadamia nuts; 2 tablespoons freshly chopped chives; 2 tablespoons chopped crispy sage ((recipe below)); 3 teaspoons freshly grated orange zest; ½ teaspoon ground allspice; ½ teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg; Pinch of salt; Pinch of freshly cracked black pepper; ⅔ cup finely chopped macadamia nuts; ½ cup finely chopped pecans; 3 tablespoons chopped fresh herbs, (like parsley, sage and chives)