Smoked Salmon Spread

This spread takes about 10-15 minutes to make (and maybe less time to eat!). The dill and lemon keep it light, while the sweet onion and horseradish add a little kick.

• 8 oz cream cheese

• 1/4 cup plain yogurt

• 4 oz smoked salmon

• 1 1/2 tbsp fresh lemon juice

• 1 1/2 tbsp chopped flat leaf parsley

• 1 tbsp chopped dill

• 1 tsp prepared horseradish

• 2 to 3 tbsp finely chopped sweet red onion

• Freshly ground pepper

Put everything except the onion in a food processor and blend. Transfer to a bowl and fold in the onion. Add pepper to taste.

This spread is great on bread but my favorite way to enjoy it is on crisp hashbrown patties with a little tomato and some capers.

This recipe comes from pestos, tapendaes & spreads, by Stacey Printz, Chronicle Books, 2009.