Quick Cream Cheese Dips

Ingredients

• 1 package (8 oz/250 g) cream cheese, cut into small cubes and softened
• 1/4 cup (50 mL) milk or sour cream (approx.)
• 1/2 tsp (2 mL) salt
• 1/4 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 (1 3/4 oz/50 g) anchovies, drained
• 2 tbsp (25 mL) chopped fresh parsley
• 1 tbsp (15 mL) capers, drained
• 1/2 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)
• 1/2 tsp (2 mL) Worcestershire sauce
• 1/4 cup (50 mL)chopped apple or pear
• 1/4 cup (50 mL)walnuts or pecans
• 1/4 cup (50 mL)chopped celery
• 1/4 cup (50 mL)golden raisins
• 1 tsp (5 mL) freshly squeezed lemon juice