Gravlax Salmon - Scandinavian-Style Cured Salmon
Fish Salmon Make-ahead Cuisine scandinave Appetizer Buffet Brunch Cuisine suédoise Shavuot Festive Batch cooking Sans cuisson Shabbat Passover Eté

Gravlax Salmon - Scandinavian-Style Cured Salmon

Perfect for a summer meal or brunch, gravlax salmon is a recipe for raw salmon cured in a mixture of salt, sugar, and spices. This gentle “cooking” method yields melt-in-your-mouth flesh that’s fragrant and full of flavor. Ideal served in thin slices, on toasted bread, or as an elegant appetizer. A simple preparation with no cooking required that always impresses.

Nordic Platter
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Nordic Platter

As a cold appetizer or a heartier main course, the Nordic platter is an elegant dish featuring smoked fish, salad, and served with blinis or toast. Here’s my favorite version, which you can adapt based on your taste and what’s in your fridge.

Baked Endives with Smoked Salmon
French cuisine Saumon fumé Fish Salmon Endives Fall Winter Make-ahead Batch cooking

Baked Endives with Smoked Salmon

Baked endives with smoked salmon are an excellent twist on the famous endives au jambon. To be honest, this recipe is what made me fall in love with cooked endives. If like me you’re not a fan, here’s a recipe (with tips) that should help you appreciate them. And if you already love them, it’s simply delicious so you should enjoy it too!

Smoked Salmon and Leek Quiche
French cuisine Quiches & Tartes salées Buffet Poireaux Fall Winter Make-ahead Fish Shavuot Picnic Salmon Batch cooking Lactose-free Appetizer

Smoked Salmon and Leek Quiche

Leek season has begun! This smoked salmon and leek quiche is an excellent seasonal recipe that’s also perfect for using up an opened package of smoked salmon. If you enjoy fish quiches, you’ll likely also love the white fish and mushroom quiche and the salmon and spinach quiche with ricotta.