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Smoked Salmon

Salmon, Dill and Cream Cheese Spread

Use leftover poached or baked salmon. Canned red salmon that has been drained, skinned and boned also does the trick.

Scrambled Eggs with Lox and Cream Cheese

Called Goldie Lox at Sarabeth's restaurant in New York, this delicious dish gets its name from the golden color of the eggs, which are combined with the lox. There are pockets of cream cheese throughout this savory mixture, the key to creating them is keeping the cheese cold until it is folded into the eggs. Be sure to have plenty of coffee and an assortment of teas on hand to complete the meal.

Creamy Smoked Salmon and Dill Tart

Purchased phyllo pastry is used here instead of a regular pie crust for quick and easy assembly. This tart is best when served at room temperature.

Angel Hair Pasta with Smoked Salmon and Dill

A salad of baby greens and raspberry vinaigrette and some pencil-thin breadsticks go well with the pasta. End the dinner with orange sherbet, Swedish butter cookies and, perhaps, a shot of aquavit.

Pappardelle in Lemon Cream Sauce with Asparagus and Smoked Salmon

This recipe can be prepared in 45 minutes or less. We found this pasta just as delicious without the salmon.

Avocado and Smoked Salmon Soup

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less but requires additional unattended time.

New Potatoes Stuffed with Smoked Salmon and Horseradish

Round out this collection of sophisticated hors d'oeuvres with oysters on the half shell and purchased chicken liver pâté accompanied by crackers. Chilled Champagne and dry Martinis are perfect with these easy appetizers.

Triple Seafood Chowder with Dill

A make-ahead smoked salmon butter and some fresh cod dress up clam chowder beautifully for company. Team the stew with a favorite coleslaw and warm buttermilk biscuits for a cozy winter meal.

Smoked Salmon, Fennel and Goat Cheese Toasts

Goat cheese and fennel prove to be the perfect partners for smoked salmon. Pour glasses of Champagne or Sauvignon Blanc.

Smoked Salmon with Cilantro Cream

This recipe can be made in 45 minutes or less.

Tarragon-Caper Egg Salad Sandwiches with Smoked Salmon

Active time: 15 min Start to finish: 45 min

Chilled Cucumber Soup with Smoked Salmon and Dill

To start, offer a seafood appetizer, such as chilled cocktail shrimp with herbed mayonnaise. What to drink: Pour Champagne or sparkling wine throughout the meal.

Smoked Salmon and Cucumber Squares

Active time: 30 min Start to finish: 30 min

Irish Brown Bread with Smoked Salmon

This bread is adapted from Jean Lemlin's recipe, from our March 1994 issue.

Chilled Penne with Asparagus, Smoked Salmon and Poppy Seeds

A lovely do-ahead pasta salad for spring.

Spicy Smoked Salmon Corncakes

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.