Recipe and photos by Pauline Stevens

Serves 4

8 oz goat cheese 1/4 t. fresh dill, oregano or chives
3-5 slices smoked salmon
1 baguette
1T. olive oil
1 pinch of salt and salt and pepper to taste
1 lemon
Option: add capers and purple onion for extra flavor
Garnish with fresh edible flowers

PREPARATION

Begin by slicing a baguette into half-inch thick pieces. Spread olive oil on one side of each slice. Toast, grill, or sauté the bread until it achieves a slight golden brown hue. In a bowl, mix pepper, chopped spices, and goat cheese with a spoon. Alternatively, leave the goat cheese natural. Spread goat cheese onto one side of each slice of bread. Top each piece of bread with a slice of smoked salmon. Decorate with chopped herbs and edible flowers. Add salt to taste and a few drops of lemon for a refreshing twist.

ADDITIONAL OPTION

For an elegant touch, consider adorning the goat cheese with edible flowers. Shape the goat cheese with your hands as desired and delicately place petals or flowers on top. Store in the refrigerator until ready to serve.

About the Contributor

Beside her passion for photography, Pauline Stevens enjoys traveling and baking. She also visits every possible farmers market, even between frequent visits to NYC where her quadruplet sons live. Follow her store on IG @redbirdshouse.