LAZIO GOURMET ALBACORE TUNA CHEESE BALL
2 (6-ounce) cans albacore tuna, in water, separated, undrained
1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 teaspoons grated onion
1 teaspoon prepared horseradish
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon liquid smoke
1/2 cup chopped pecans
3 tablespoons parsley
Combine albacore tuna (in its juice), cream cheese, lemon juice, onion, horseradish, salt and liquid smoke. Mix thoroughly and chill several hours.
Combine pecans and parsley.
Shape tuna mixture into ball. Roll in chopped nuts and parsley. Chill well, serve with assorted crackers.
Variation: Roll tuna mixture into little bite-size balls, flatten with a knife and roll in nuts and parsley. Serve on a cracker, or supply some toothpicks and watch them disappear.
