With an attempt to catch up with Sunday Small Bites, I am combining week five ingredient(goat cheese) chosen by Nancy, with this week's ingredient smoked salmon, chosen by Marcia.
I found this recipe in Bon Appetit, December 1999 issue.I love the combination of goat cheese and smoked salmon, and adding the tarragon and fennel seeds make this appetizer a definite winner.I halved the original recipe, below is my adapted version.
Smoked Salmon, Fennel, and Goat Cheese Toasts
4 oz soft fresh goat cheese
4 teaspoons chopped fresh tarragon
1 teaspoon fennel seeds, finely crushed
1 teaspoons grated lemon peel
1/4 teaspoon ground pepper
1 tablespoons olive oil
8-10 slices of baguette
6 oz thinly sliced smoked salmon
Preheat oven to 350F. In a small bowl, combine the first five ingredients and blend. Set aside.
Brush oil over both sides of the bread and arrange on a baking sheet. Bake until crisp, about five minutes per side.
Spread cheese mixture over toasts, and top with salmon, trimming to fit.
Arrange on a platter and serve!
Enjoy!
Comments (6)
Clever catching up idea! Looks delicious and easy to put together.
Posted by Maria I. | October 11, 2009 10:52 AM
Posted on October 11, 2009 10:52
Candi-These look really good. I also love goat cheese and smoked salmon together, and I'm sure with the fennel and tarragon they're extra special.
Posted by Cindy Ruth | October 11, 2009 11:40 AM
Posted on October 11, 2009 11:40
Candi,
This looks wonderful! Another recipe for the to-do list!
Posted by nancyhol | October 11, 2009 9:23 PM
Posted on October 11, 2009 21:23
This sounds really good. I love the flavor of tarragon. Good job doing two ingredients in one!
Posted by Annie | October 12, 2009 6:26 AM
Posted on October 12, 2009 06:26
Hi Candi, your dish looks really delicious. Beautiful presentation! That's a great idea combining ingredients to make up. I shall have to use that one myself next month when I have to miss a few weeks. :) Have a great day today!
Posted by Kathy (Trekcapri) | October 13, 2009 8:46 AM
Posted on October 13, 2009 08:46
As I was looking for salmon ideas, I kept running into goat cheese, so I think they make a great pair.
Posted by Marcia | October 13, 2009 11:09 AM
Posted on October 13, 2009 11:09