3 Kicked Up Schmeers

By á-170456

Ingredients

• CALIFORNIA:
• 12 ounces goat cheese softened
• 1/2 cup chopped drained oil-cured sun-dried
• tomatoes
• 1/4 cup black olives pitted, 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
• UPPER WEST SIDE:
• 8 ounces cream cheese softened
• 1 tablespoon sour cream
• 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
• 1 pinch salt
• 1 pinch cayenne
• 2 tablespoons finely-chopped chives
• 2 ounces smoked salmon roughly chopped
• 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

Details

Servings 1

Preparation

Step 1

California: 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. (Makes about 2 cups)

Upper West Side: 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. (Makes about 1 1/2 cups)

Strawberry: 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. (Makes about 1 1/2 cups)

This recipe yields about 1 1/2 to 2 cups.