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YummlySmoked Salmon Mousse With Melba Toast With Smoked Salmon, Cream, Cayenne Pepper, Salad Leaves, Olive Oil, Lemon Juice, Bread
Dry, crisp, thinly sliced toast, often served with soup and salad or topped with either melted cheese or pâté, named after Nellie Melba, invented by Auguste Escoffier
Melba toast is a dry, crisp and thinly sliced rusk, often served with soup and salad or topped with either melted cheese or pâté. It is named after Dame Nellie Melba, the stage name of Australian opera singer Helen Porter Mitchell. Its name is thought to date from 1897, when the singer was very ill and it became a staple of her diet. The toast was created for her by a chef who was also a fan of he... Wikipedia