Wine Poached Salmon with Cucumber Salad & Herbed Créme Frâiche

a recipe from a murder mystery series

“ One of Mrs. Morrow’s favorite lunches, Claire knew from the times that her mother-in-law requested it when visiting the “starving artists’” home was poached salmon, mayonnaise, and paper-thin cucumbers and onions.

The recipe inspired by the quote

Last week, I shared an excerpt with you from a murder mystery series that I’ve been reading. And this week, I want to share the recipe that the excerpt inspired.

You may remember as Claire, one of the supporting characters in A Rule Against Murder by Louise Penny, offered her mother-in-law a favorite lunch food, Mrs. Morrow not only declined the offer, she intentionally called Claire, Clara.

I shared my thoughts on what I felt this act demonstrated regarding the relationship between the two women as well as why I felt that the plate signified care and intention.

Now, I want to talk about the recipe.