| When you're planning for a dinner party, or for a | | | | and is always impressive. Simply cut rounds from a |
| large holiday gathering, one of the most frightening | | | | loaf of pumpernickel bread, place a dab of cream |
| and difficult parts can be setting up the appetizer | | | | cheese on top, and layer on some smoked salmon. |
| menu. In these tough times, we all want to save a | | | | It's simple and elegant. You can also try this appetizer |
| little money. And of course, the faster the | | | | with rye bread rounds, and chèvre cheese, |
| preparation, the better, you've got other things to | | | | for some added kick and a twist on this classic. |
| do! But who doesn't want to impress their guests, | | | | There are many other options when you're going the |
| and make them feel like they're being served an | | | | simple route as well. A smoked salmon appetizer that |
| extravagant menu, even if it costs less than they | | | | is always a crowd pleaser is a dip. It's a great way to |
| may think. There are many tips and tricks to getting | | | | add your own flair to a simple basic dish. All you'll |
| the most out of your dollar, and making great holiday | | | | need is smoked salmon, cream cheese, and a food |
| dishes, but one of the easiest ways to wow them is | | | | processor. Blend these ingredients together, and |
| with smoked salmon appetizers. | | | | provide something to dip into it, like vegetables or |
| By preparing smoked salmon appetizers, you're | | | | crackers. If you'd like to spice things up, try adding |
| helping your guests to celebrate the season without | | | | some different ingredients to add texture, like chives. |
| sending yourself to the poor house. Smoked salmon | | | | You can also leave some smoked salmon chunks |
| has a rich, smoky, delicate flavor that your guests | | | | unblended for an extra surprise. |
| are sure to love, but the price tag doesn't have to | | | | A last, simple smoked salmon appetizer is the |
| match the indulgent taste. And in this day and age of | | | | smoked salmon roll up. Using a blend of ricotta |
| diets and cleanses, smoked salmon appetizers are | | | | cheese, salt and pepper, and some lemon juice, place |
| customizable to meet everyone's restrictions. You'll | | | | a line of the filling down a piece of smoked salmon. |
| be able to serve everyone something they'll love, | | | | Roll this up, cut it into inch long pieces and serve! It's |
| without spending days in the kitchen. | | | | the perfect treat for your guests! |
| But what are the types of smoked salmon | | | | Smoked salmon appetizers are an easy and fun way |
| appetizers that you can use to impress your guests. | | | | to share the holiday spirit with your friends and |
| There are hundreds of different recipes and | | | | family. Because none of these ideas involve baking, |
| variations, but we've selected three elegant and easy | | | | you'll be able to prepare them ahead of time easily, |
| options that you can make quickly. You can serve | | | | and spend your party with your guests, not slaving |
| any of these dishes on passing trays, or on a help | | | | away in the kitchen! |
| yourself buffet. The first option is the most classic, | | | | |