Christmas Bagel Bites With Leek Spread And Smoked Salmon Food

CHRISTMAS BAGEL BITES WITH LEEK SPREAD AND SMOKED SALMON

Steps:

• With the rack in the middle position, preheat the oven to 180 °C (350 °F). 
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• Leek spread: In a skillet, soften the leek in the butter. Add the wine and reduce until almost dry. Season with salt and pepper. Let cool.
• In a bowl, combine the cooled leek mixture and cream cheese. Set aside. 
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• Bites : Place the bagel slices on a baking sheet. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes or until lightly golden brown. Let cool.
• With an espresso teaspoon or a pastry bag fitted with a small plain tip, top each slice of bagel with about 5 ml (1 teaspoon) of leek spread. Garnish with smoked salmon. Season with pepper. If desired, garnish with capers and dill sprigs.
• Tips : All the steps can be prepared in advance, even the day before. Assemble at the last minute or up to 30 minutes before serving, to avoid softening the bagel crackers.

PIZZA BAGEL BITES (OAMC)

Steps:

• Lay bagels on large cookie sheet.
• Combine remaining ingredients and mix well.
• Top each 1/2 of the bagel with about 2-3 tbsp of mixture.
• Flash freeze on cookie for about 3 hours or until topping on bagels is firm.
• Transfer to large freezer bag, label and freeze.
• To serve: Bake from frozen at 350 degrees for 20-25 minutes or until heated through and cheese melts.

SMOKED SALMON AND BAGELS

Steps:

• Break off tough ends of asparagus as far down as stalks snap easily. Cut asparagus in half crosswise into about 3-inch pieces. In 3-quart saucepan or skillet, place steamer basket in 1/2 inch water. Place asparagus in basket. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Cover; steam about 5 minutes or until crisp-tender. Immediately plunge asparagus into ice water until cold. Drain on paper towels.
• In small bowl, mix cream cheese, dill weed, lemon peel and lemon juice until well blended. Spread on cut sides of bagel halves.
• Arrange asparagus pieces on cream cheese mixture; top with salmon. Serve with lemon wedges.

SMOKED SALMON BAGEL SANDWICHES

Steps:

• Spread pesto over bagel bottoms; sprinkle with pepper. Layer with salmon, tomato and lettuce leaves. Replace bagel tops.

SMOKED SALMON DIP WITH BAGEL CHIPS

Steps:

• In a food processor, combine mayonnaise, cream cheese, capers, red onion, lemon juice, horseradish, and 2 ounces smoked salmon. Process until smooth, about 20 seconds. Transfer to a small bowl and stir in remaining 2 ounces smoked salmon. Top with fresh parsley and serve with bagel chips.

FLASH-FRIED SMOKED SALMON & EGG BAGEL

Steps:

• Toast half of split bagel. Stir creamed horseradish into mayonnaise. Cook slice of smoked salmon in a non-stick frying pan for a few seconds on each side, until it turns opaque.
• Spread one side of the bagel with the mayo and top with the salmon. Splash some oil in the pan and fry egg. When nearly done, add garlic clove and sizzle briefly. Put the egg on top of the salmon, season and scatter over the garlic.