Smoked-Trout Spread

The guests are trickling in, and soon the table will be overflowing. But not just yet. What to do? Several days in advance, you may want to whip up your own smoked trout spread to pack in a bowl and offer with bagel chips or squares of pumpernickel. Those impatient stomachs will thank you.

Ingredients

• 6 ounces skinned, boned smoked trout, about 2 fillets
• 2 tablespoons minced chives
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 4 tablespoons plain Greek yogurt
• Ground black pepper

Steps

1. Break up trout into food processor, add chives and grind until finely minced. Pulse in lemon juice and yogurt. Season with pepper.
2. Transfer to a small serving bowl. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.