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The Smoked Salmon Dip recipe is the one you’ll be famous for. There is always that one recipe that your guests hope you’ll prepare and your host insists you bring.

INGREDIENTS
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
3/4 cup sour cream
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon grated onion
1 teaspoon horseradish
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups smoked salmon, flaked or chopped
1/2 cup chopped pecans
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

PREPARATION
Combine cream cheese, sour cream, lemon juice, onion, horseradish, and salt. Stir in salmon and mix thoroughly. Transfer to a serving bowl. Combine the pecans and parsley and sprinkle on top of the smoked salmon mixture. This recipe can be prepared up to 3 days ahead. It is best served at room temperature.

Smoked Salmon Spread
Increase smoked salmon to 2 cups and eliminate the sour cream. Chill the mixture for several hours. The spread can then be formed into a log shape and rolled in the parsley-pecan mixture.

Serve with assorted crackers and endive spears. Makes 3 cups.