Lindsey Nair

Features staff writer Lindsey writes about food, restaurants and recipes.

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Almond-Salmon Spread

3/4 cup toasted almonds, chopped fine

7 3/4 oz. smoked salmon

8 oz. cream cheese, softened

2 Tbsp. chopped green pepper

2 Tbsp. chopped red pepper

1 Tbsp. chopped parsley

2 Tbsp. mayonnaise

Combine all ingredients and mix until salmon has broken apart in small flakes and all ingredients are well-melded.

Cover and chill overnight. Shape in a ball, if desired.

Spread on bagels, bagel chips or crackers.

Chocolate Cream Bagel Spread

1 (8 oz.) package of cream cheese, softened

3 oz. white chocolate, melted

2 tbsp. miniature chocolate chips

Combine cream cheese and white chocolate in small bowl. Stir in chocolate chips.

Makes about 1 1/4 cups