About ten years ago, my hubby and I were visiting New York City, and the thought of eating raw fish (sushi, tartar, and lox) repulsed me. I kept wondering how people ate raw fish and didn't throw up. I had heard of bagels and lox, but it wasn't on my food radar or even my bucket list, for that matter.

I was introduced to this fabulous concoction by a chef at the hotel where we were staying. He said, "Miss, (I love it when I'm called Miss rather than ma'am...makes me feel younger) you've never tried bagels and lox?" I politely said, "no." (I tried not to, but I may have wrinkled my nose just like my kiddos do when introducing something new).

Perhaps the chef noticed my boring bagel and cream cheese in the buffet line and needed to convince me that I would love the freshly smoked salmon he had prepared. I allowed him to put a small sample on my plate away from harming my bagel.

Guess what? I LOVED IT!! (and the chef was pleased). What was once taboo had become one of my rare morning treats, bagels and lox!

Recently it dawned on me I could "amp" up the flavor even more. I've seen this culinary delight often garnished with dill, so I tried our Lemon Dill Seasoning, sprinkled on the cream cheese. Oh my goodness, folks, if you are a bagels and lox fan, you've got to try this seasoning blend for a different approach to bagels and lox! The lemon and dill will elevate this dish to the next level and tantalize your tastebuds. So what are you waiting for? Adding Cherchies® Lem’n Dill Seasoning on your favorite bagels and lox may be your next favorite thing.

Comment below and let us know if you have tried this recipe.

Ingredients

1 bagel, sliced in half (increase for more people)
Cream Cheese (could substitute Neufchatel cheese)
1 teaspoon (tsp) (or more to taste) Cherchies® Lem 'n Dill No-Salt Seasoning (could substitute Cherchies® Lem 'n Dill Seasoning if you'd like more salt)
Chopped red onion (optional)
1 teaspoon (tsp) capers (optional)

Preparation

Slice bagel in half and toast lightly in a toaster (this step is optional). Next, spread a generous amount of cream cheese onto each half. Sprinkle with Cherchies® No-Salt Lem 'n Dill Seasoning.

Generously add the smoked salmon lox to the bagel halves and top with your favorite toppings (diced red onion, capers, tomatoes...It' up to you). Enjoy my new version of Bagels and Lox!