Salmon and Star Fruit Canapes

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            FOOD FUNNY
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Thanks to Sasha in Eugene, Oregon for sharing this with us:

I believe that if ever I had to practice cannibalism, I might manage
if there were enough tarragon around. - James Beard

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            TODAY'S RECIPE
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This week we're cooking with Mother Nature's sweetest treats.
Fruits are much too versatile to be treated simply as snacks
and dessert fare. Here's a small collection of recipes that
illustrate this:

(Recipes in brackets are in the PLUS Edition only.)

Monday's Starter
Salmon and Star Fruit Canapes
[Spiced Melon Balls]

Tuesday's Soup or Salad
Summer Fruit Soup
[Raspberry Soup]

Wednesday's Side Dish
Cabbage and Apples
[Bread Dressing with Fruit]

Thursday's Entree
Lamb Shanks with Apricots
[Chicken and Fruit Curry]

Friday's Dessert
Mixed Berry Gratin
[Bananas Foster]

This elegant little finger food offers an interesting and unusual
combination of flavors, colors, and textures.

Salmon and Star Fruit Canapes

1/4 lb (110 g) thinly sliced smoked salmon
1 star fruit (carambola), sliced
1/4 cup (60 ml) creme fraiche or sour cream
Chopped fresh chives for garnish

Place a small piece of salmon on top of each slice of star fruit.
Top with a small dollop of creme fraiche and sprinkle with chopped
chives. Serves 4 to 6 as an appetizer or hors d'oeuvre.
Received on Mon Sep 18 07:23:39 2006