1 tablespoon capers

1 small anchovy packed in oil, rinsed

1 garlic clove

Juice of 1/2 lemon

1 cup cooked white beans

1/2 teaspoon black pepper

1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley leaves

1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil leaves

2 thin slices lemon, for garnish

Place all the ingredients, except for the lemon slices, in the bowl of a food processor fitted with a steel blade and process until smooth. Add the parsley and basil, and stir to combine.

Serve immediately, or cover and refrigerate for up to 4 days. Serve garnished with lemon slices.

Makes about 1 1/2 cups.

1 cup goat cheese or ricotta cheese, at room temperature

1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary leaves

1 teaspoon chopped fresh sage leaves

1 teaspoon chopped fresh oregano leaves

Kosher salt to taste (depends on saltiness of goat cheese)

Pinch of black pepper

Place all the ingredients in a small bowl and mix until well combined.

Serve immediately, or cover and refrigerate for up to 3 days.

Makes 1 cup.