The film style of Film Noir may have grown out of German expressionism, but it was the dark days of the war in the 1940's that truly gave them their edge! Food too changed. During the war their were rations, after the war, when the cocktail parties picked up again, the food served with both cocktail friendly, elegant, but practical. The most practical food that 1940's cocktail parties gave us were so-called "canape spread you own." Before this, canapes were only ever served already topped; this sort of dish would have been considered vulgar....but no more!! This is such a Christmas time thing for me....and it's fast getting to be that time of year! Yikes!!
2 cups crabmeat (can use canned) or lobster or shrimp [chopped if needed]
1 1/2 cup sour cream
Sweet or dill pickle relish (or some of both) to your taste
Salt and black pepper to taste
Chopped parsley (optional)
Paprika to top (optional)
Spicy cocktail sauce on the side (optional)
Good cracker assortment/melba breads
1. Combine the first 4 ingredients and mix well, check seasoning.
2. Stir in the parsley, if using and put spread into an attractive, preferably, antique looking dish. Garnish with paprika, if wanted. Serve with the crackers and the cocktail sauce that has plenty of horseradish and cayenne mixed in (optional). You can add lemon to the spread if liked.
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