Not sure what to serve at this year’s holiday festivities? Consider this menu – an appetizer, dessert and everything in between – our gift to you… Holiday appetizer: Smoked Salmon SpreadA splash of pepper-flavored vodka gives this salmon spread a sophisticated flair. If you like, use plain vodka instead but be sure to season generously with freshly cracked pepper before serving. Smoothly puréed nonfat cottage cheese replaces cream cheese and sour cream to cut the fat by about 80%. Serves: 16Preparation time: 45 minutesIngredients8 ounces smoked salmon 1-1/2 cups nonfat cottage cheese 3 tablespoons pepper-flavored vodka, such as Absolut Peppar 2 tablespoons lemon juice 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard 1 teaspoon prepared horseradish Preparation 1. Cut half the salmon into chunks. Dice the remaining salmon. Place cottage cheese in a fine-mesh sieve and press on it to remove excess moisture. Transfer the cottage cheese to a food processor. Add the salmon chunks, vodka, lemon juice, mustard and horseradish. Process until smooth. 2. Transfer the mixture to a bowl and fold in the diced salmon. Refrigerate until chilled.Enjoy!Nutrition FactsPer 2-tablespoon serving:41 calories1 g fat (0 g sat, 0 g mono)4 mg cholesterol1 g carbohydrate5 g protein0 g fiber29 mg potassium213 mg sodium…[...]

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