Shmear comes from the Yiddish word shmirn  ("to smear or grease"), the word schmear is used in the culinary world to describe a dab of something like mayonnaise or cream cheese that's spread on a roll, bagel, etc. More recently, cream cheese is combined with flavorings such as onions, garlic and bell peppers to create a spread that's commercially packaged as a "schmear."

1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, at room temperature

3 scallions, trimmed and coarsely chopped

4 slices lox, coarsely chopped

Salt and pepper, to taste

1. In a food processor, work the cream cheese until it is smooth.

2. Turn off the motor and scrape down the sides of the work bowl several times.

3. Add the scallions, lox, salt, and pepper.

4. Continue working the cream cheese mixture until it is blended. It's OK if there are chunks of salmon in the mixture.

5. Spread on bagels.

Makes 1 1/2 cups.

Recipe courtesy of boston.com. Recipe published 8/13/08.

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