Quick Cream Cheese Dips

• 1 package (8 oz/250 g) cream cheese, cut into small cubes and softened
• 1/4 cup (50 mL) milk or sour cream (approx.)
• 1/2 tsp (2 mL) salt
• 1/4 tsp (1 mL) freshly ground black pepper
• 6 oz (175 g) smoked salmon, mackerel, trout or other smoked fish (skinned)
• 4 red radishes, chopped
• 2 tbsp (25 mL) minced red onion
• 1 tsp (5 mL) freshly squeezed lemon juice (or to taste)
• 1 can (1 3/4 oz/50 g) anchovies, drained
• 2 tbsp (25 mL) chopped fresh parsley
• 1 tbsp (15 mL) capers, drained
• 1/2 cup (125 mL) crumbled blue cheese (Danish, Roquefort, Gorgonzola, etc.)
• 2 tbsp (25 mL) sour cream
• 1 green onion, chopped Chopped walnuts, for garnish (optional)
• 2 tsp (10 mL) curry powder or curry paste
• 1 apple, peeled, cored and chopped
• 1 tsp (5 mL) liquid honey
• 1 tsp (5 mL) freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 1 onion, chopped, and 4 cloves garlic, chopped, lightly browned in 2 tbsp (25 mL) vegetable oil
• 2 tbsp (25 mL) chopped fresh chives
• 1/3 cup (75 mL) pitted olives
• 1 clove garlic, smashed
• 2 tbsp (25 mL)chopped fresh parsley or basil
• 2 tsp (10 mL) freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 1 can (6.5 oz/184 g) tuna, drained
• 2 tbsp (25 mL) chopped sweet onion
• 1 tsp ( 5 mL) freshly squeezed lemon juice (or to taste)
• 1/2 tsp (2 mL) Worcestershire sauce
• 1/4 cup (50 mL)chopped apple or pear
• 1/4 cup (50 mL)walnuts or pecans
• 1/4 cup (50 mL)chopped celery
• 1/4 cup (50 mL)golden raisins
• 1 tsp (5 mL) freshly squeezed lemon juice

1. In blender, on low speed, blend cream cheese, milk, salt and pepper until smooth, adding more milk if necessary.
2. Blend with any of the following flavorings.
3. Make ahead: Cover and refrigerate for up to 3 days.

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Taken from www.cookstr.com/recipes/quick-cream-cheese-dips (may not work)