Summer starter

Gosh can't believe it has been a week since my last Blog, its been a very busy exciting time. Now its time to take a breathe & relax for a few days.

Last night we did a 21st Birthday dinner party for 20. It was a beautiful evening & we set the table outside on the terrace. The sunset was just amazing & the dinner went really well.

The starter was a beautiful smoked salmon remoulade, filled with goats cheese & cream cheese. A very pretty dish & with a little preparation it can be done the day before. On the night it is a very simple case of setting on the plate quickly, perfect for a dinner party.

Lay a double layer of cling film on worktop. Lay 4 slices of smoked salmon overlapping. In a bowl mix 75g goat's cheese & 50g cream cheese, I use Boursin with garlic & herbs. chop a Tbsp of gherkins & 1 Tsp capers, add to the creamed cheese. spread along the centre of the salmon. Take edge of cling film & carefully roll up the salmon & then twist ends to tighten the whole roll. Put into the fridge for 24 hours. I like to use an oblong plate decorate the edges with scattered rocket leaves, cut the salmon roll into either 9 large or 12 smaller slices, the cling film will easily come off. Place 3 on each place in centre of the plate, I like to drizzle a nutty lemon vinaigrette around or you can add thin slices of strawberries. Crack some black pepper over serve immediately.

Lots of love Angel Blogger