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Salmon Spread
Rich and creamy, this spread is always a hit at parties.

Makes 2 1/8 cups

1 14.75-oz can red salmon, drained
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1 3-oz package cream cheese cut into 3 or 4 pieces
1 Tbsp lemon juice
1 tsp instant minced onion
3/4 tsp dried dill weed
1 tsp prepared white horseradish
1/4 tsp salt, or to taste
3 or 4 drops hot pepper sauce
1/2 cup finely chopped pecans, divided
2 Tbsp finely chopped fresh parsley

1. Remove skin and bones from salmon. Break into small pieces. Set aside in a medium bowl.
2. In a food processor container, combine the salmon, mayonnaise, cream cheese, lemon juice, onion, dill, horseradish, salt, and hot pepper sauce. Process until almost completely smooth. Stir in about half the pecans.
3. Turn out mixture onto a piece of plastic wrap. Mold into a rounded shape, and set on a small serving plate. Remove plastic wrap. Coat surface of spread with parsley and remaining nuts.
4. Chill two or three hours before serving. Serve with celery sticks, Belgian endive, and red and green pepper sticks.

Chili Con Queso Dip
One of my favorite crowd-pleasers. Serve on small plates or use celery and other cut vegetables to dip up portions of the meat and cheese mixture.

Makes 120 servings, 2 tsp each

1 lb lean ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped
1 tsp minced garlic
1 16-oz jar mild salsa
2 tsp Splenda
1 tsp chili powder
1 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp salt, or to taste
1 8-oz package grated sharp Cheddar cheese

1. In a small Dutch oven or large pot, combine the ground beef, onion, and garlic. Cook over medium heat until the beef is brown, breaking up any large pieces of onion, five or six minutes.
2. Add the salsa, Splenda, chili powder, cumin, and salt. Stir to mix well. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer 15 minutes, stirring frequently, to allow the flavors to blend. Remove from heat. Stir in cheese until melted.
3. Serve warm in a chafing dish or on a hot plate. Leftovers keep 3 or 4 days in the refrigerator covered. Reheat in the microwave.