Tispy Salmon Dip 

4 ounces smoked salmon slices, each cut into quarters, or 4 ounces of smoked whitefish flaked
1/2 cup sour cream
8 ounces cream cheese
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil or dill
4 green onions, minced
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and sliced
1 tablespoon vodka
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
Pinch cayenne pepper

1. Combine salmon, sour cream, cream cheese and basil in a food processor. Blend until smooth.

2. Add onions, lemon juice, jalapeno, vodka garlic and cayenne and blend again. Transfer to a bowl. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour so the flavors will meld. Taste and adjust seasoning to taste.

3. Serve with herb, salt, rye or sesame crackers.

Makes about two cups

AUTHOR: Lori A