Monday, September 15, 2008

SGCC's Blogiversary Bash - Salmon Tartlets

Sticky Gooey Creamy Chewy turns one on 17th September, and to celebrate, Susan, the author of SGCC, is holding a blogiversary bash and invited us all along. As soon as I saw the glass of bubbly, I knew I was coming along - I can't resist a glass of bubbly. To come to this rockin' cocktail party, you only need to bring your favourite food or drink recipe - simple.

My entry is sailing close to the deadline because I have been away on holidays for the last two weeks, but I have returned and scraped in by the bell with a twist on one of my favourite cocktail party foods - salmon blinis. Instead of blinis, I have made salmon tartlets, from a recipe in Kitchen Classics - Celebration (Murdoch Books, 2006).

These are so delicious - each consists of a pre-baked puff pastry disc topped by a tangy cream cheese spread, a strip of smoked salmon and a sprig of dill. They are also dead easy to make, yet look and taste impressive. Just purchase ready made puff pastry, cut out circles using a biscuit cutter, bake in the oven until golden, then cool.

To make the cream cheese spread, mix together 250g cream cheese, 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill, 2 teaspoons dijon mustard and 2 tablespoons of lemon juice, and spread on top of the cooled puff pastry discs. Fold a strip of smoked salmon on top of the cream cheese, then top with a sprig of dill.

Happy blogiversary Susan - I hope that you enjoy these tasty little tartlets.


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12 comments:

  1. FinlaSeptember 15, 2008 at 11:31 PM

    I love these canapes for parties, i am sure susan will love them too

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  2. IvySeptember 16, 2008 at 5:56 AM

    They are great for parties and so delicious.

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  3. Susan @ My Wholefood Family EssentialsSeptember 16, 2008 at 11:11 AM

    They look delish! Plus they have 3 have of my favourite things - puff pastry, cream cheese and smoked salmon. I've passed on a blog award to you, you can pick it up at my site http://food-baby.blogspot.com

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  4. CakelawSeptember 16, 2008 at 10:44 PM

    Thanks Happy Cook - they are often served in blini form at cocktail parties that I have been to, and I can't resists them.

    Agreed Ivy.

    Thanks so much Food Baby - I am honoured.

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  5. Susan @ SGCCSeptember 16, 2008 at 11:52 PM

    Thank you so much for these, Cakelaw! Your little tartlets look really delicious! I know that they will be a big hit on the buffet!

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  6. Gloria BakerSeptember 17, 2008 at 4:09 AM

    Dear Cakelaw, so yummy recipe.They look delicious!!!I will tell you if I Make The Thousands leaves Cake I hope to do!! xxGloria

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  7. Clumbsy CookieSeptember 17, 2008 at 6:24 AM

    That's truly great party food!

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  8. gizSeptember 17, 2008 at 11:36 AM

    You can do the appetizers for my parties ANYTIME... salmon, cream cheese, dill...I'm ready for a party.

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  9. adeleSeptember 17, 2008 at 12:15 PM

    Simple and spectacular - just what you want in finger food. :)

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  10. AnonymousSeptember 17, 2008 at 6:46 PM

    These look great, cakelaw! :)

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  11. CakelawSeptember 17, 2008 at 9:32 PM

    Hi Susan, Thanks and Happy Blogiversary!

    Thanks Gloria - I look forward to it.

    Hi Andrea - thanks.

    Hi Giz, all we need is the bubbly, then we can party hard!


    So agreed Adele.

    Thanks Maryann!

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  12. RosieSeptember 19, 2008 at 12:35 AM

    Spectacular Cakelaw - gosh if only I could reach in and take one from that pic I'd be a happy gal ;)

    Rosie x

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