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Greek Isles Salmon Spread

November 18, 2011 By The Recipe Mom Leave a Comment

1 lb. salmon fillets
4 oz. cream cheese, softened at room temperature
1 cup Greek yogurt
1/2 cup red onions, chopped
1/2 cup green onions, chopped
1 Tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
2 Tbsp fresh dill, chopped
4 drops Louisiana Hot Sauce
1 lime, juiced
1 tsp sea salt
1/2 tsp black pepper

Grill or bake the salmon fillets until solid and no longer translucent in the center.
Put cooked salmon on a rack to cool, and remove skin completely.
Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine all the remaining ingredients, mixing until combined well.
Break up the cooled salmon into small pieces and add to the mixture, stirring to combine with a large rubber spatula or spoon.
Taste, and add more salt and pepper to taste.
Put in pretty bowl, cover, and refrigerate for 1 hour before serving.
Serve with crispy tortilla chips, crusty bread, bread sticks, or other favorite breads.

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Strawberry Apple Bagel Spread

December 22, 2009 By The Recipe Mom Leave a Comment
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bagelWhat You Need:

1/2 C of strawberry cream cheese, softened
1 large red apple, cored and chopped small
2 bananas, chopped small
4 cinnamon flavored bagels

How to Make It:

In a mixing bowl put the cream cheese and stir until smooth and creamy.
Coat the apples and bananas with the cream cheese.
Toast each half of a split bagel in the toaster until slightly crispy.
The toasted bagels are cut into bite size pieces.
The bagel pieces are served with the spread on the side.

Makes 8 servings

You may use any flavor bagels in this recipe. You can also toast the bagels in a 375 degree oven for about 10 minutes. Cut the bagels into bite size pieces before toasting. Coat them with melted butter and sprinkle with cinnamon. Put in the oven and turn often during baking time. Be sure to cool before serving.

Preparation Time: approximately 20 minutes
Toasting Time: approximately 10 minutes
Total Time: approximately 30 minutes

Nutritional Information: (approximate values)
Calories 160; Fat 6 g; sodium 200 mg; carbohydrates 24 g; sugars 6 g;
protein 4g

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Hard Boiled Egg Easter Spread

March 15, 2009 By The Recipe Mom Leave a Comment

egghuntWhat You Need:

1 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese, softened
2 hard boiled eggs, peeled, rinsed and chopped fine
2 t butter, softened
1/2 C green onions, diced fine

How to Make It:

In a mixing bowl combine the cream cheese and eggs.
Add the softened butter and stir to incorporate.
Place the green onions into the mixture and stir until mixture reaches a spreadable consistency.
Cover the bowl with a tight lid and refrigerate until completely chilled approximately 1 hour.

Serves: 8

Using those extra hard boiled eggs at Easter can be a challenge. Make this delicious spread to serve on crackers or cocktail bread as an appetizer before dinner. Add a few chopped olives or chopped pimento for a little color and added taste.

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