Bayeux Tapestry on a Plate
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TypeStarter
Serves4 people
DateOctober 4, 2026
A colorful edible tapestry of vegetables and salmon, nodding to the Bayeux Tapestry at the British Museum.
A festive starter platter with four long strips of roasted vegetables and smoked salmon, laid tightly together like an edible 'tapestry'. The rows reference the famous Bayeux Tapestry, nodding to the exhibition and the endless queue.
Ingredients
- 1 zucchini
- 1 eggplant
- 2 red bell peppers
- 200 g smoked salmon
- 1 baguette
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 lemon
- 100 g cream cheese
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill
- salt and pepper to taste
Method
- Preheat the oven to 200°C.
- Slice the zucchini, eggplant, and peppers into long, thin strips.
- Place the strips on a baking tray, brush with olive oil, and season with salt and pepper.
- Roast the vegetables for 20 minutes until soft and lightly colored.
- Cut the baguette into long, diagonal slices and briefly toast in the oven.
- Mix the cream cheese with finely chopped dill, lemon zest, and a bit of lemon juice.
- On a large platter, arrange alternating strips of roasted vegetables and smoked salmon tightly together, like a tapestry.
- Serve with the herbed cream cheese dip and toasted baguette slices on the side.
Serving notes
- Arrange the strips neatly in a straight row for the tapestry effect.
- Serve on a long rectangular platter for extra impact.
- Garnish with extra dill for color.