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. Peel and wash potatoes. 2. Grate the potatoes onto a coarse grater. 3. Place in a colander and let the liquid drain into a clean large bowl. Carefully pour the water out of the bowl; the starch will remain at the bottom. Place potatoes in this bowl. Add egg, flour, salt, pepper and mix everything. 4. Heat a frying pan and fry hash brown pancakes in vegetable oil over medium heat on both sides. 5. Serve with sour cream.