With spring in the air, windows have been thrown wide open and partygoers are spilling out on balconies all over Paris, and you need something light and easy for the spontaneous get-together. With only a small amount of preparation involved in this little canapé, it’s the perfect French appetizer, which means you'll be able to join your guests on the balcony in no time!

Smoked duck breast (magret de canard fumé) is a highlight of salads throughout France in the warmer months of the year, and just a few morsels of this smoky delight are enough to give a luxurious touch to any dish. Sliced paper thin, with a delicate, woody flavor, smoked duck breast goes remarkably well with a variety of ingredients, making it an ideal choice for including in your canapé menu for l'heure de l'apéro, when dinner guests arrive and glasses of wine and plates of...