• 6 hard-cooked eggs, halved lengthwise
• 3 Tbs. cream cheese, softened
• 1 Tbs. sour cream or plain yogurt
• Salt and white pepper
• 1/4 C. minced smoked salmon, plus 12 1/2 inch pieces for garnish
• 1 Tbs. chopped red onion
• 1 Tbs. drained capers
• 1 tsp. snipped chives for garnish

Place egg yolks in a small bowl and mash with a fork. Add cream cheese and sour cream or yogurt, 1/8 to 1/4 tsp. salt and pepper to taste and mix until smooth. Stir in 1/4 C. salmon, onion and capers. Mound mixture into white halves, top with a small piece of salmon for garnish and sprinkle with chives.

Yield: 12 servings