Cucumber Salmon BItes 

Welcome to "Pope's Plates: Generational Recipes," where I delve into my grandmother's treasured recipes, each dish holding a story and a sprinkle of nostalgia. #appetizerideas #coldappetizers #cucumbers #salmon #familyrecipes
Ingredients:
4 oz. cream cheese
1 teaspoon lemon juice
3 tablespoons chopped fresh chives, divided OR fresh dill
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
¼ teaspoon salt (or to taste)
¼ teaspoon pepper
1 large English cucumber, sliced in 1/2" rounds
8 oz smoked salmon, cut into bite-sized pieces
Instructions:
Whip cream cheese, lemon juice, chopped garlic, 1 tablespoon chopped chives/dill, salt and pepper.
Spread some of the cream cheese mixture on top of each cucumber slice and add a salmon piece OR reverse by placing a salmon piece on each cucumber slice and adding a dollop of the cheese mixture. Garnish with chopped chives/dill.
Leftovers can be refrigerated covered with plastic wrap for a couple of days.
Alternate toppings: Pickled red onions, whole or chopped capers, caviar
Music used: What happens when we die by Savfk - / @savfkmusic