Smoked Salmon Endive Appetizers

I wish I could take credit for inventing these. They are really good, impressive looking, and really easy. Alas, my friend Priscilla came up with them in between psycho solo whitewater canoe excursions. There is no accounting for taste when it comes to outdoor activities, but she sure hit the mark with these!

Separate one head of Belgian Endive into individual leaves. Place a piece of smoked salmon into the endive. Top with dill sauce and a sprig of dill and serve.

Dill Sauce

1/4 C sour cream
1/4 C mayo
1 tsp minced garlic
2 tsp minced fresh dill
1 tsp lemon juice

Mix it all up. Also good on unsmoked salmon.

Happy New Year

Happy New Year, everyone!

Here are some resolutions for you for the new year. Make them because I told you to.

1. I will not serve frozen chicken nuggets without prior approval from June.

2. I will try at least one new recipe a week.

3. I will not attempt to bake anything in my microwave, because it is stupid. And also because it heats unevenly, denatures proteins, and turns baked goods into sponges.

4. I will serve dinner made from simple, fresh foods at least three times a week.

5. I will listen to all cooking advice June dispenses and not argue with her, because I wouldn't want to risk pissing her off. Or being uninvited to any of her dinner parties.

My family is going to a New Year's Eve party tonight like many of you are as well. I made this simple salmon spread earlier today. It will be fabulous by tonight and everyone will think I am a genius. Really, I'm not. I just know how to search out good recipes. Happy New Year!