Now, the first thing you should know before I post one of my NYE appetizer recipes is that I'm a bit of a New Years Eve Scrooge (if there is such a thing). I love the holiday season but new years is always such a disappointment. I feel like if I try to plan something (which I always love to do), no one wants to commit in case something better comes up. I also hate the cold so going out isn't very appealing to me and getting a cab is impossible. So, with all these things stacked against it, NYE isn't ever that spectacular. Last year, we went to a wedding which was perfect because it was planned well in advance, we could dress up and party without having to "put much effort in" so to speak.
Anyway, last night, my bf and I decided just to stay in at our cozy apartment and have a night just the two of us. It was our first NYE in our own place, after all! I wanted to make the night a bit special however, so I made a bunch of appetizers and we drank wine and had a little party for two.
Here's what I made from the Sobeys Inspired magazine:
P.S. This is a great appetizer to serve at parties because it's served basically at room temp. It can sit for an hour or two and not be completely gross.
What you'll need:
- 1 pkg of naan bread (comes in a pack of 4 so you'll have 4 mini salmon flatbreads
- 1 1/2 cups tightly packed arugula
- 1 8oz block of cream cheese
- 1 1/2 tbsp dijon mustard
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tbsp capers
- 4 green onions, chopped
- 1 pkg smoked salmon (lox) - make sure it is cold smoked
- S&P
1. Bake the naan bread in a 375 degree oven for about 8 minutes or until it crisps up a little bit. Remove and cool.
2. Combine 1 cup of arugula, cream cheese, mustard, S&P and lemon juice (I always use freshly-squeezed) in a food processor. Pulse until well combined.
3. After the naan bread has cooled, spread the cream cheese mixture evenly.
4. Top with the smoked salmon, capers and green onions.
5. Then, top with the remaining arugula and cut into easy to handle pieces.
I also made stuffed mushrooms and we had a lovely cheese/meat plate!
And the super classy Instagram photo:
