Goats Cheese Avocado Smoked Salmon Cups Food

SMOKED SALMON & AVOCADO TERRINES

Steps:

• Lightly oil 8 small ramekins. Line with cling film, then the salmon (either 1 large or 2 smaller slices), allowing plenty of overhang.
• Gently mix together the cheese, chives and avocado with the lemon juice and plenty of seasoning. Spoon into the salmon-lined ramekins, press down, fold over the overlapping salmon, then cling film to seal in the mixture. Can be made the night before, but if making on the day they should be chilled for at least 4 hrs.
• On the day, gently lift the terrines out of the ramekins using the cling film, then remove the film. Place the terrines on plates with some baby salad leaves tossed in a little vinaigrette. Drizzle the terrine and plate with sweet chilli sauce. Serve on their own or with toast.

AVOCADO AND GOAT CHEESE OMELET

Steps:

• In large skillet over medium heat, heat 1 teaspoon of oil. Add peppers; cook and stir until just tender, about 4 minutes; set aside. In a bowl, combine 2 eggs, 2 tablespoons milk and 1/8 teaspoon each of salt and pepper; beat until frothy. Heat 1 teaspoon oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add egg mixture; cook, lifting edges to allow mixture to flow under cooked portion until surface looks set and center is firm. On one half of the omelet, arrange 1/4 of the peppers, goat cheese and avocado. Fold uncovered half of omelet over filling; slide onto serving plate. Repeat with remaining ingredients.

SMOKED SALMON & AVOCADO TERRINES

Steps:

• Lightly oil 8 ramekins. Line well with cling film, then the sliced salmon allowing plenty of overhang.
• Gently mix together the cheese, chives and avocado with the lemon juice and plenty of seasoning.
• Spoon mixture into the salmon -lined ramekins, press down, fold over the overlapping salmon then the cling film to seal the mixture.
• (Can be made the night before otherwise they should be chilled for at least 4 hours).
• When needed, gently unwrap the cling film, place a serving plate over the ramekin and turn over. Gently ease the ramekin and cling film from the terrines. Decorate the plate with baby salad leaves tossed in viniagrette.
• Drizzle the terrine and plate with sweet chilli sauce.
• Serve on their own or with toast.

GOAT'S CHEESE, AVOCADO & SMOKED SALMON CUPS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 190°C, and grease 2 x 12-hole mini muffin pans.
• Roll out the bread slices to flatten them slightly and, using a biscuit cutter, cut 1 x 7 cm circles from each slice. Brush the bread rounds with olive oil and gently press them into the lightly greased muffin pans; and bake them for 6-8 minutes, until they are crisp and golden; then cool them on wire racks.
• Lightly mash the goat's cheese in a bowl and fold through the salmon, avocado, juice and pepper to taste; and spoon into the bread cups just before serving.

SMOKED SALMON, ARUGULA AND GOAT CHEESE TART

Steps:

• Position a rack in the center of the oven and preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
• Liberally butter a 9-inch tart pan with a removable base.
• For the crust: In a food processor, combine the flours, parsley, thyme and 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Pulse to combine. Add the butter and pulse until the mixture forms a coarse meal. With the motor running, gradually add the ice water and process until the mixture forms a ball. Form the dough into a disc and wrap in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for 20 minutes.
• On a lightly floured work surface, roll out the dough into a 10-inch round. Place the dough in the prepared pan and trim any excess dough from the top of the pan. Using a fork, prick the dough all over and bake for 12 minutes. Let the crust cool for 15 minutes.
• For the filling: In a medium skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the leeks and cook, stirring frequently, until softened, about 3 minutes. Add the arugula and cook until wilted, about 2 minutes. Spoon the leek mixture over the crust. Sprinkle the goat cheese and smoked salmon on top.
• In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper until frothy. Pour the egg mixture over the filling. Place the tart pan on a baking sheet and bake until the filling has set and the cheese begins to brown, 35 to 40 minutes. Cool for 30 minutes, then remove the sides and base of the tart pan.
• Cut the tart into wedges. Serve warm or chilled.

GOAT'S CHEESE, AVOCADO AND SMOKED SALMON SANDWICHES

Steps:

• Spread the slices of bread with the cheese.
• Put the salmon on the goat's cheese.
• Cover with slices of avocado.

SMOKED SALMON SANDWICH WITH GOAT CHEESE

Steps:

• In a bowl, mash the goat cheese with a fork. Add the yogurt, and mix together until smooth. Spread half on one slice of bread, and top with the smoked salmon. Slice the cucumbers very thin, and layer them over the salmon. If desired, season the cucumbers with a little salt and pepper, and squeeze on some lemon juice. Sprinkle the chopped chives or dill over the cucumbers.
• Spread the remaining goat cheese mixture over the other piece of bread. Place on top of the cucumbers, press down and cut the sandwich in half.

SMOKED SALMON CHEESE CUPS

Steps:

• Thaw phyllo shells as directed on package. In medium bowl, mix all remaining ingredients except pecans until well mixed. Spoon into 1-quart resealable food-storage plastic bag. Seal bag; cut 1/2 inch off 1 corner of bag.
• To serve, pipe or spoon cheese-salmon mixture into each phyllo cup. Sprinkle each with pecans.