If you’ve never been to Central Market which is one of the freshest grocery markets in the country (Texas locations in Dallas, Ft. Worth, Austin, Houston, & San Antonio areas), then I recommend going at least once. Try to go close to lunch time because they have delicious samples of food throughout the store.  And they have printed recipe cards to give their customers for the foods they are sampling.  Here is one recipe that is good to serve guests:

SMOKED SALMON DIP

INGREDIENTS:

• 1/2 pound Smoked Salmon
• 2 8-ounce packages of cream cheese (try reduced fat)
• 2 green onions
• 2 tablespoons of fresh lemon juice

DIRECTIONS:

Put all ingredients in food processor (or blender) and blend to desired consistency.  Serve with crackers or baguettes.  (Central Market has fresh-made baguettes in their bakery department, and they’re reasonably priced.)