Smoked Salmon & Horseradish Spread

prepared by and photo by Emily Doscher

Smokey flavors are spiked with the bite of the horseradish.  Distinctively divine on a plain, rye or buttery cracker.

Ingredients:
8 oz smoked salmon
1 8 oz package cream cheese, room temperature
1 tbsp prepared horseradish
1 tbsp mayonnaise
1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
Assorted crackers

Blend first 5 ingredients in processor until salmon is finely chopped.  Transfer to bowl.  Mix in parsley.  Season with pepper.  (Can be made 2 days ahead.  Cover; chill.)  Place bowl on platter.  Serve with crackers.