Ingredients
California:
- 12 ounces goat cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup drained and chopped oil-cured sun-dried tomatoes
- 1/4 cup black olives, pitted and chopped
- 1/2 cup lightly toasted pine nuts
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped sweet onions, such as Vidalia or Maui
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
- 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
- 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Directions
In a bowl, cream the goat cheese with a rubber spatula. Add the remaining ingredients and mix well to combine. Adjust seasoning, to taste, and serve with warm bagels.
Upper West Side:
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 tablespoon sour cream
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
- Pinch salt
- Pinch cayenne
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped chives
- 2 ounces smoked salmon, roughly chopped
In a bowl, cream together the cream cheese, sour cream, lemon juice, salt, and cayenne with a rubber spatula. Fold in the chives and mix well. Fold in the salmon and mix well. Serve immediately, or cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
Yield: about 1 1/2 cups
Strawberry:
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar, or to taste
- 1 tablespoon sour cream
- 2 teaspoons orange liqueur
- 1/2 cup roughly chopped strawberries, drained
In a bowl, cream together the cream cheese, sugar, sour cream, and Grand Marnier until smooth. Fold in the strawberries. Serve immediately, or cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
Yield: about 1 1/2 cups
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