Thursday, November 11, 2010

Luscious Lox

For all you salmon lovers, this will keep you licking your lips.

This rich little appetizer was conjured up upon discovering a new use for sage leaves.

Take a cup or more of sour cream (don't use low fat, or it ruins the taste!), and whisk in fresh squeezed lemon juice from one lemon. Whisk in a generous dash of cayenne pepper, salt and a bit of black pepper if you'd like. Dice a few green olives and whisk into the cream as well.

take a few nice big fresh sage leaves and rub them with olive oil.

Slice a baguette in 1/4 inch slices and toast on a rack with olive oil.

Take the baguette slices and layer as follows: First a large lock of smoked salmon to cover the bread, then a sage leaf, then a generous dollop of the cream (which should slightly resemble the taste of tartar sauce).

Top with another sprinkle of cayenne for garnish, and capers or green olives and a lemon.

Enjoy the smokey sage, contrasted with the tart cream, and sweet lox!

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