Smoked Salmon Canapés

4-5 slices whole-wheat bread
4 ounces smoked salmon, sliced
Parsley butter or tarragon and garlic butter

Place the smoked salmon on whole-wheat bread spread with a Flavored Butter, then cut the bread into squares or rectangles. For Christmas or special occasions, use a cookie cutter to make stars, and decorate with a little chopped dill sprinkled over the points.
MAKES 20-25

Flavored Butters

Parsley Butter

4 tablespoons butter, softened
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1 teaspoon lemon juice
salt and pepper

Mash all the ingredients together. Season to taste. Shape into 1-inch thick roll, then wrap in foil and chill. Cut the cold butter into 4 pats and serve on top of hot salmon.

Tarragon and Garlic Butter

4 tablespoons butter, softened
1 tablespoon chopped tarragon
1 clove garlic, crushed

Mash all the ingredients together. Season to taste. Shape into 1-inch thick roll, then wrap in foil and chill. Cut the cold butter into 4 pats and serve on top of hot salmon.

Orange and Mustard Butter

2 teaspoons Dijon Mustard
1 teaspoon orange juice
4 tablespoons butter, softened
grated zest of 1/2 orange

Mix the mustard and orange juice together. Mash in the butter, zest and season to taste. Shape into 1-inch thick roll, then wrap in foil and chill. Cut the cold butter into 4 pats and serve on top of hot salmon.