Salmon sandwiches for high tea
After doing the scones for the Monthly Mingle I got thinking that I would like to do some of those really typical sandwiches that you always get with a high tea as well. And I needed to make lunch at the studio anyway, so why not combine the two..?
I had wanted to make some with eggsalad as well, but believe it or not; I bought the eggs in the supermarket and then left them at the register!! Ofcourse I only found out about that when I was already in the studio… Tsss… stupid me… So no eggsalad. Instead I made salmon sandwiches with creamcheese, always a classic and incredibly tasty as well and I made hamsandwiches
with cucumber. Not really anything that requires a recipe ofcourse… 
I added a bit of dill to the salmon, as I always think that this herb goes very well with salmon.
Took a couple of photos and then had a lovely lunch! Unfortunately the reason why I was in the studio in the first place, was that someone would come and have their photo taken… An hour after the supposed appointment, I received a phonecall that she was ill. She had send a text message but to the wrong Simone! No harm done though.. I was enjoying myself reshooting the scones.
While I really did like the taste of the creme fraiche on the scones I figured I could do with a better substitute for the clotted cream and I found one!!
I used mascarpone this time, added a bit of whipped cream to the mix, stir untill the two are combined and then add a little sugar to your taste. I wanted to add vanilla as well, but all the vanilla pods are at home, so left them out. I used raspberry jam again with some fresh raspberries. And I loved it!! It was a little sweeter then the version with creme fraiche and since mascarpone has a higher fat-content it tasted more like clotted cream too.
Since I also made those photos really last minute the first time I wanted to redo them properly this time. I reheated the scones (I always feel you can actually see that food is cold in a photo, especially when it comes to things you would eat warm-ish) and since I baked them two days ago, I was quite surprised that they were still quite edible as well…!
These sandwiches are not particularly a recipe as such .. but still incredibly quick and tasty!
Scones
Appetizer
Asian
Bread
Breakfast
Desserts & other sweets
Healthy
I love smoked salmon sandwiches! They are definitely perfect for high tea… so simple but absolutely delicious! Also, congratulations on the new kitched aid!
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Beautiful photos!
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I love the look of that sandwich!
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What cute little sandwiches:)
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Yum! I can take this any day!
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I love whole wheat bread, but at times like these there are no substitutes for super-white bread. Looks wonderful Simone, I like the light on the sprigs of dill!!! Clotted cream would also be my choice for the scones!!!
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Oh I want to come for afternooon tea at your house! The pics are gorgeous
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These look wonderful. The dill is just the right color punch. I love your photos–I study them for composition and presentation ideas. Then I have to go fix something to eat, ’cause they make me hungry!
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Great idea with the mascarpone cheese! You don;t really need the vanilla in there, as clotted cream is just…cream. You are right about reheating things for photos, in many situation you can actually tell.
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Sometimes timing is perfect even when you don’t think so. I would be the one chomping on the salmon tea sandwiches because I have no sweet tooth. I was once invited to a tea where there was ONLY sweets and I was miserably hungry.
You are so lucky to have a studio. I have a table in front of a window with hanging velum. First I have to take everything off of it. It’s always a big deal for me to photo food. One day I’ll set myself up right, once I get the RIGHT lens. one day….
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I am THE QUEEN of leaving food at the cash register!!! I had to laugh at that as I do it all the time. I adore tea sandwiches as these are gorgeous!
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The sandwiches look really yummy and the scones lovely!! Mascarpone sounds delicious with them and the jam. Gorgeous pictures!
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Those sandwiches look incredibly tasty, and elegant!
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How perfectly beautiful & sophisticated! The scones are just so lovely with mascarpone (what an idea!!!!) & raspberry jam.
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perfect for a snack.
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Sounds like lovely items for a tea! The mascarpone with the salmon sounds great, and your scone looks amazing.
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Lovely photo. I love your purple tablecloth – and the sandwishes are looking soooo delicious.
Cheers from Germany,
edelweissgold28
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Simone, I love smoked salmon so much that I don’t think I’d make it as far as to taste your lovely scones.
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May I suggest you use a light rye bread and lemon butter with the salmon for a true English version of your smoked salmon. Quite tasty, I can assure you.
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