Bonfire Night is a messy business. It’s that time of the year when the clocks have just gone back, it’s cold, muddy and, more often than not, wet. Which is why finger food is essential when it comes to bonfire night parties.

 

Being able to see, feel and enjoy what you’re eating without it either a) dripping down your parka or b) crumbling under the pressure of your numb fingertips is never as important as it is on 5^th November.

 

And this is why the traditional hot dog and burger does so well. They’re not messy (unless you’re prone to applying excess ketchup and mustard) and they’re easy to eat.

 

But hot dogs and burgers are as old as Guy Fawkes himself. Isn’t it time for a change?

 

Well, we think so, which is why we’ve compiled a bonfire night smoked salmon special – a selection of five recipes we’ve found that are easy to make, easy to enjoy and won’t leave you cold (metaphorically speaking). They should also help put a fresh spin on Bonfire Night, too. As they say, a change is as good as the rest.

 

So here they are, in no particular order, for you to enjoy.

 

1. Salmon and Poppyseed Twists

 

Delicious, easy to prepare and can be made the night before. This recipe is for 46 servings. On that basis, you would need the following:

John Ross Jr’s Traditional Smoked Salmon – 200g

 

2. Smoked salmon, horseradish and cress toasts

 

Jamie Oliver does it again with his simple, yet effective, smoked salmon bites that are easy to hold and even easier to eat. This recipe serves four, which requires 300g od smoked salmon so you can either buy our 200g pack AND a 100g pack – or purchase our 454g Traditional Smoked Salmon pack and save some for another dish. Don’t forget, you can cut up the toasts into smaller bites to make them go further.

 

3. Smoked salmon and horseradish pâté

 

Another recipe featuring horseradish, but as it goes so well with smoked salmon then why not? We’d recommend purchasing a 200g pack of our smoked salmon, which gives you more options in terms of serving size – and numbers.

 

4. Devilled eggs

 

A little fiddlier than the last three recipes however depending on the size of the egg, this could make a neat mouthful. Based on 16 servings as shown here you can get away with our 100g Traditional Smoked Salmon pack.

 

 

5. Smoked salmon and rocket tagliatelle

 

If mess isn’t an issue but you are looking to replace the old faithful chilli, then what better way to replace it with than a smoked salmon and rocket tagliatelle. Simply make enough for your guests, place it in a bowl and let them help themselves. This recipe serves four, which we suspect won’t cut it for a party. If you’re expecting between 12 – 16 guests then our 454g Traditional Smoked Salmon will suffice.

 

Regardless of whether or not you decide to go for these dishes, everyone at John Ross Jr wishes you a fun-filled fireworks night.