Oh, So Lovely for Springtime… (April 17 – April 23, 2022)

It’s picnic season and if you wondering what you can serve which tastes great and looks spectacular, try making “Zebras.” These culinary delights are frequently served in Europe and the colorful design, will perk up any picnic. First, with an electric mixer combine 1 stick of butter with 8 oz. of cream cheese (a small tub) until fluffy. Mix in a dash of salt and pepper. Then, separately cut up small cubes of smoked salmon and chop fresh dill. Sprinkle the tiny bits of salmon and dill into the cream cheese/butter mixture and lightly mix until the salmon and dill look like confetti mixed into the cream cheese/butter mixture. Next, onto 3 thin slices of either pumpernickel or rye bread, spread the mixture. Stack the layers of topped bread, on top of one other to create a tall stack. Top off the stack with a final piece of bread. Wrap the stack tightly with plastic wrap and chill for 1 hour. Repeat this process until all of the cream cheese mixture is utilized. Then, slice the layered bread into evenly stacked squares with a sharp knife and no crust, to complete the “Zebras.” (The yield should be 4 mini stacks, per regular slice size of bread.) Serve chilled. It’s a little taste of Europe, designed to enhance your picnic basket. © Kelly McBride Loft

This entry was posted in Event Planning. Bookmark the permalink.