How to make a stunning New Year’s Eve appetizer

If you’re planning a New Year’s Eve gathering or even a quiet holiday dinner at home, I suspect you’re looking for something elegant to serve. To my way of thinking, it’s hard to beat a starter that showcases colorful trout or salmon roe.
Sometimes I serve it atop blini, those tiny puffy pancakes. But my favorite pairing shows off the tasty orbs on petite roasted fingerling potatoes, halved lengthwise and topped with sour cream. Don’t worry if the spuds aren’t