smorgastarta-14043.json

{
    "directions": [
        "In 3 separate bowls combine all ingredients for each filling, stirring each together until combined well. Season each filling with salt and pepper.",
        "Stack 4 bread slices together and with a serrated knife trim crusts from bread. Stack and trim remaining 36 bread slices in same manner.",
        "On a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or wax paper arrange 8 bread slices side by side in 2 rows of 4 slices each to form a rectangle. Top rectangle with half of egg salad filling, spreading evenly, and cover with 8 more bread slices in same manner, pressing gently on top and sides to form an even layer.",
        "Top second layer of bread with half of salmon filling, spreading evenly, and cover with 8 bread slices in same manner to form an even layer.",
        "Top third layer of bread with all of cream cheese filling, spreading evenly, and cover with 8 bread slices in same manner to form an even layer.",
        "Make layers with remaining salmon filling, remaining 8 bread slices, and remaining egg salad filling in same manner, ending with egg salad. Chill torte, covered with plastic wrap, at least 12 hours and up to 2 days.",
        "In a bowl stir together herbs until combined well.",
        "Trim sides of torte and sprinkle topping over egg salad layer.",
        "Serve torte cut into small pieces."
    ],
    "ingredients": [
        "8 hard-boiled large eggs, chopped fine",
        "2/3 cup mayonnaise",
        "2 scallions (white and pale green parts only), chopped fine",
        "1 teaspoon drained capers, chopped",
        "10 ounces smoked salmon, chopped fine",
        "1 1/2 cups cr\u00e8me fra\u00eeche",
        "1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice",
        "3/4 cup whipped cream cheese",
        "1/2 stick (1/4 cup) unsalted butter, softened",
        "3 tablespoons mixed finely chopped fresh herbs such as parsley, dill, and chives",
        "40 slices very thin firm white sandwich bread (from two 1-pound loaves)",
        "1/3 cup finely chopped fresh parsley leaves",
        "1/3 cup finely chopped fresh dill sprigs",
        "1/3 cup finely chopped fresh chives"
    ],
    "language": "en-US",
    "source": "www.epicurious.com",
    "tags": [
        "Sandwich",
        "Egg",
        "Herb",
        "Cocktail Party",
        "Lunch",
        "Buffet",
        "Cream Cheese",
        "Salmon",
        "Summer",
        "Shower",
        "Chill",
        "Gourmet",
        "Pescatarian",
        "Peanut Free",
        "Tree Nut Free",
        "Soy Free",
        "Kosher"
    ],
    "title": "Smorgastarta",
    "url": "http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/smorgastarta-14043"
}