Smoked Salmon without anise polenta

1/2 pound smoked salmon thinly sliced 2 tablespoons cream cheese room temperature 2 tablespoons butter, unsalted cut into pieces, at room temperature 2[...]

1/4 cup margarine 2 tablespoons bacon drippings * 1 small onion diced 1/2 cup celery diced 3/4 pound red potatoes diced 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic minced 3/4[...]

3/4 cup mascarpone cheese * 2 medium shallots minced * 1 tablespoon lemon juice fresh 2 tablespoons chives fresh, chopped 4 ounces smoked salmon NOTE:[...]

1 tablespoon lemon juice 2 1/2 tablespoons olive oil 1 pinch salt * 1 x black pepper freshly ground, to taste * 8 slices bread, italian thin * 6 ounces smoked[...]