Served as accompaniment. Vegetarian dish. Speciality: Easter Brunch Recipes

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

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

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

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. 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. Yield: 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. Yield: about 1 1/2 cups

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