3 Kicked Up Schmeers (Emeril Lagasse) |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 5 Minutes |
Ready In: 20 Minutes Servings: 2 |
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Ingredients:
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 |
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 |
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 |
Directions:
1. California:
2. 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.
3. Upper West Side:
4. 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.
5. Yield: about 1 1/2 cups
6. Strawberry:
7. 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.
8. Yield: about 1 1/2 cups
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