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Easy canapés for a delicious festive celebration

INGREDIENTS 6 slices of dark rye bread Thinly sliced smoked salmon FOR THE DILL CREAM 100ml sour cream 1 tsp Dijon mustard ½ a garlic clove, crushed A handful of dill, freshly chopped (save a few spri

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MAKES 12 STARS Ingredients 6 slices of dark rye bread Thinly sliced smoked salmon For the dill cream 100ml sour cream1 tsp Dijon mustard½ a garlic clove, crushedA handful of dill, freshly chopped (sav