8 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 tablespoon milk
1 clove garlic, crushed
1 teaspoon chopped fresh chives
2 tablespoons dried parsley flakes
Coarsely ground black pepper

Combine first 5 ingredients. Shape mixture into two 5-inch logs. Roll in coarsely ground black pepper. Cover and chill at least 3 hours.

Serve with assorted crackers.

Makes about 1 cup.