Gourmet Sandwiches

Ingredients

Chicken Sandwiches

Chicken & Dairy

1 large cooked roast chicken (about 500g meat)

Whole-egg mayonnaise

Sour cream

Salted butter

Bakery

1 loaf soft white sandwich bread

Fresh Produce

1 celery stalk

1 green onion (spring onion)

1 bunch fresh dill

1 lemon

Pantry

Dijon mustard

Cornichons or dill pickles

Onion powder

Garlic powder

Walnuts

Salt

Black pepper

Smoked Salmon Sandwiches

Fish & Dairy

200g smoked salmon

250g cream cheese

Butter (optional)

Bakery

1 loaf soft white sandwich bread or rye bread

Fresh Produce

1 lemon

1 bunch fresh dill

1 small red onion (optional)

Pantry

Capers

Black pepper

Combined Shopping List

Chicken & Fish

1 large cooked roast chicken

200g smoked salmon

Dairy

Whole-egg mayonnaise

Sour cream

250g cream cheese

Salted butter

Bakery

2 loaves sandwich bread (or 1 white and 1 rye)

Fresh Produce

2 lemons

2 bunches fresh dill

1 celery stalk

1 green onion

1 small red onion (optional)

Pantry

Dijon mustard

Cornichons or dill pickles

Capers

Walnuts

Onion powder

Garlic powder

Salt

Black pepper

Directions

Chicken Sandwiches (Nagi)

Remove the meat from the roast chicken and finely chop or shred it.

Finely dice the celery, spring onion, dill, pickles/cornichons, and walnuts.

Mix the mayonnaise, sour cream, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.

Fold through the chicken and chopped ingredients to make a creamy filling.

Butter the bread lightly.

Spread the filling generously between slices of bread.

Trim crusts if desired and cut into halves, fingers, or quarters.

Tip: The filling can be made a day ahead and refrigerated.

Smoked Salmon Sandwiches (Nigella-style)

Finely chop the dill and capers.

Mix with the cream cheese, lemon juice, and black pepper.

Lightly butter the bread if using.

Spread the cream cheese mixture on the bread.

Layer smoked salmon over the top.

Add very thin slices of red onion if using.

Top with the second slice of bread.

Trim crusts and cut into fingers or triangles.

Tip: Assemble a few hours before serving and refrigerate covered. Cut just before serving for the neatest appearance.

Notes

Serving Together

Arrange the chicken sandwiches and smoked salmon sandwiches on the same platter, alternating varieties. Cut into fingers or quarters for an elegant lunch, afternoon tea, or book-club gathering. A garnish of dill sprigs, lemon wedges, and a bowl of crisps on the side works beautifully.