All posts tagged: easy dinner party recipes

Smoked Salmon, Almond Cream Cheese and Veggie Toasts

Simple ingredients are elevated in these delicious mini toasts. They’re perfect for entertaining; easy to throw together and always a crowd pleaser. Salmon, cream cheese and veggies are natural partners and the lemon, dill and capers add a fresh and savory flair. I use pumpernickel cocktail bread as the base which is the perfect size and has a full flavor that pairs nicely with the other ingredients. You can also use your favorite sliced bread and cut it into quarters. This is the route to go if you want gluten-free or organic bread since I have not seen those offered in cocktail size.  As for the salmon I always use wild Alaskan salmon. Alaska is known for responsible management of their fishery populations. Wild salmon is more nutritious than farmed because it’s eating a varied diet and swimming sometimes thousands of miles before it is caught. Farmed salmon is fed pellets that contain grains and soy and sometimes even chicken. They are often vaccinated and fed additives to make their flesh more pink. They’re kept …

Baked Salmon with Mango Chutney and Pecans

This is one of the most popular recipes on my blog, which is no surprise since it’s one of the easiest dishes to make! It’s quick enough for a weeknight meal, but the complex flavors also make it a great choice for a dinner party. The sweet nuttiness of the pecans works beautifully with the spicy mango chutney and the salmon offers a brain boosting dose of omega-3s. It’s also perfect for a brunch buffet since it’s equally tasty hot out of the oven as it is after it’s cooled. Cook a side of salmon for a striking presentation and allow people to serve themselves as much as they like, or cook a small fillet for an easy date night dish. PREP // 5 minutes COOK // 15 to 30 minutes SERVES // 2 per pound (455 g) of fish Ingredients: 1 skin-on salmon fillet or side (2 pounds/910 g) PER POUND (455 G) OF FISH, USE 1/8 teaspoon kosher sea salt Pinch black pepper Pinch paprika 2 tablespoons mango chutney 1/3 cup (40 g) finely …