scandinavian roots
perfecting the "done before they arrive" party- a work in progressLucky me I’m off to Sweden, Denmark and Norway. For months I’ve been power walking and picking up Pilates so I can be in tiptop dining shape for the trip of a lifetime. I’m looking forward to discovering my Scandinavian roots one bite at a time.
While I’m away here’s a simple fast, super fresh appetizer to transport you from the Baltic to the North Sea- smoked salmon on cucumber rounds.
With a single zester, lengthwise trim off four equal ribbons.
Cut into 1/8 inch rounds.
Combine the whipped cream cheese, finely chopped red onion, and chopped fresh dill. Season with freshly ground pepper.
Separate the slices of smoked salmon and cut into ½ ribbons that are about 1 ½ inches long.
Roll a salmon ribbon into a rosette.
Place a dap of cream cheese mixture in the center of a cucumber round.
Place a salmon rosette and place on top the cream cheese on the cucumber.
Garnish with a small sprig of fresh dill.
Stay tuned for future updates from my onboard Smorgasbord!
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