- 1 package (8 oz/250 g) cream cheese, cut into small cubes and softened
- ¼ cup (50 mL) milk or sour cream (approx.)
- ½ tsp (2 mL) salt
- ¼ tsp (1 mL) freshly ground black pepper
- 6 oz (175 g) smoked salmon, mackerel, trout or other smoked fish (skinned)
- 4 red radishes, chopped
- 2 tbsp (25 mL) minced red onion
- 1 tsp (5 mL) freshly squeezed lemon juice (or to taste)
- 1 can (1¾ oz/50 g) anchovies, drained
- 2 tbsp (25 mL) chopped fresh parsley
- 1 tbsp (15 mL) capers, drained
- ½ cup (125 mL) crumbled blue cheese (Danish, Roquefort, Gorgonzola, etc.)
- 2 tbsp (25 mL) sour cream
- 1 green onion, chopped Chopped walnuts, for garnish (optional)
- 2 tsp (10 mL) curry powder or curry paste
- 1 apple, peeled, cored and chopped
- 1 tsp (5 mL) liquid honey
- 1 tsp (5 mL) freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 onion, chopped, and 4 cloves garlic, chopped, lightly browned in 2 tbsp (25 mL) vegetable oil
- 2 tbsp (25 mL) chopped fresh chives
- 1/3 cup (75 mL) pitted olives
- 1 clove garlic, smashed
- 2 tbsp (25 mL)chopped fresh parsley or basil
- 2 tsp (10 mL) freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 can (6.5 oz/184 g) tuna, drained
- 2 tbsp (25 mL) chopped sweet onion
- 1 tsp ( 5 mL) freshly squeezed lemon juice (or to taste)
- ½ tsp (2 mL) Worcestershire sauce
- ¼ cup (50 mL)chopped apple or pear
- ¼ cup (50 mL)walnuts or pecans
- ¼ cup (50 mL)chopped celery
- ¼ cup (50 mL)golden raisins
- 1 tsp (5 mL) freshly squeezed lemon juice
- In blender, on low speed, blend cream cheese, milk, salt and pepper until smooth, adding more milk if necessary.
- Blend with any of the following flavorings.
- Make ahead: Cover and refrigerate for up to 3 days.