smoked salmon roulade

December 31st, 2011

Smoked Salmon

smoked salmon roulade 

makes 12

what you need:

12 slices smoked salmon 
12 thin slices cucumber
1/2 cup crème fraîche (or sour cream)
2 tablespoons minced fresh dill
1 tablespoon minced fresh chives
1 tablespoon minced capers, rinsed 
lemon juice (optional)
kosher salt (to taste)

12 small skewers, cocktail toothpicks (or chives) Read the rest of this entry »

papillons au Roquefort (blue cheese butterflies)

December 31st, 2011

Blue Cheese Butterflies

papillons au Roquefort
(blue cheese butterflies)

makes 12 (or more depending upon size of bread) 

what you need:

1 small wedge of Papillon Roquefort  (or other quality blue cheese) 
1 small loaf of quality raisin and nut bread 
6 teaspoons good honey (and as needed) Read the rest of this entry »