Finger food needn't be fancy, so New Year is a good opportunity to clear the decks. The only real rule is to keep things to just one bite no one wants to be manoeuvring a fork, after all. People just want a big hug of comfort food with a decadent twist, says Max Bergius, founder of Secret Smokehouse in east London.
The key to the perfect rosti is using quality potatoes. Tesco Finest all-rounder potatoes work well because they've been specially selected for their fluffy texture, and turn super crispy when fried. Once cooked, the rostis pair perfectly with the Tesco Finest Scottish salmon, which is hickory and oak smoked to give it a succulent texture and strong flavour, and a punchy Tesco Finest horseradish, dill and soured cream sauce.
Silky, buttery, aromatic smoked salmon is one of Christmas's purest pleasures, yet salmon farms have a well-earned reputation for poor welfare and environmental damage, so choosing a sustainable one is more than a little daunting. Some certifications, however, are genuinely rigorous. My main guide, as ever, is the Marine Conservation Society's (MCS) Good Fish Guide, which rates wild-caught Alaskan salmon as the best choice and ranks European Aquaculture Stewardship Council-certified salmon as a good farmed choice.
We are incredibly excited to debut Loxfest and provide a unique experience that celebrates one of New York's most beloved food traditions,
Salmon is a key shaper of Washington's unique marine nutrient-fed landscape. I, like most Washingtonians, grew up reenacting the salmon run in school, going on field trips to spawning grounds, visiting tribal and community-led salmon barbecues, and having the fish in my family's fridge at all times. Salmon is the backbone of Washington and the lifestyle of those who call it home.