1. Toast halves of the bagel. 2. Slice a tomato (if using). 3. Spread cream cheese on both halves of the bagel. 4. Add salmon slices. 5. Top with capers, tomato (if using), and herbs. 6. Sprinkle with pepper and close the sandwich.

   1. Wash, peel and coarsely chop a squash; peel and finely chop onion; peel and crush garlic. 2. Heat oil in a large pot; cook garlic 1 minute and add onion; cook garlic and onion, stirring, until onion softens; add all spices; cook stirring 1 more minute. 3. Add paste, diced tomatoes, water, squash and salt; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer 15-20 minutes. Cover a pot and simmer 10 minutes or until squash are tender.