Little homemade buckwheat blinis, soft and light, a lemony Boursin cream spread on with a spoon, a ribbon of smoked salmon, a bit of black caviar and some chives. People thought these were insane, and my kids LOVED them. They’re elegant, they look great on a platter, and honestly, it’s one of the best appetizers I’ve ever made.<\/p>\n
You could make your blinis with all-purpose flour only, but buckwheat gives them a depth of flavor you just don’t get otherwise. With baking powder and a whipped egg white, they stay really light. And my trick: I press them down a little as soon as they come out of the pan. They keep a nice shape, not too thick, not too pancake-like.<\/p>\n
For Christmas Eve, a holiday cocktail party or New Year’s, this is the perfect starter. The blinis and Boursin cream are made ahead. When guests arrive, you spread, you top, and the platter is gone in two minutes. Make more than you think, I promise!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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