Are you in need of a spectacular presentation splash to feed a small gathering? Try my European-style fish platter. It is so easy to prepare; yet, the appearance and taste is grand. You will need a fish shaped mold. To prepare what is pressed into the mold, you will need 1 to 2 cans of drained and deboned red salmon (not pink salmon), flaked into a large bowl. Then, squeeze only one half of a lemon onto the salmon, to mix well. Add 6 dashes of liquid smoke, to mix again. Next, add a half of a minced and drained onion. Then, add one to two, 8 oz. tubs of cream cheese to thoroughly incorporate and mix until completely smooth. Chill the salmon mixture. To decorate, with a mandoline slicer, shave thin slices of cucumber and reserve. Spray the fish shaped mold with a non-stick spray, and press the chilled salmon mixture into the fish shaped mold. Immediately, invert the fish design onto a tray. Layer the fish design with the thin slices of cucumber to emulate fish scales, by beginning at the tail, layer and slightly overlap each until the pattern reaches the head of the fish. Utilize a sliced olive for the fish eye. Serve this outstanding seafood creation with sliced artisan bread or pumpernickel bread for a crowd pleaser or as a family signature dish. It works well as an event starter, main course, or a need-to-bring-a-dish party. It’s May and so many to-go dishes are needed; so, make this as your new go-to remarkable wow. © Kelly McBride Loft