Post by auntieemu on Mar 7, 2006 15:36:36 GMT -5
Most of us are probably more likely to throw a BBQ, but these are pretty quick to make. Save the crusts or leftover pieces of bread to use in a strata!
These are open faced tea sandwiches.
Tea Sandwiches
10 slices thin white bread
10 slices thin pumpernickle bread
10 slices thin whole wheat bread
Sandwich fillings (below)
Cut crusts off bread; cut bread into shapes using cookie cutters, or cut each square into 4 triangles or squares.
Spread bread with choice of fillings; place on platter and cover with plastic wrap. Garnish sandwiches with parsley, water cress, violets, carrot shavings, thin radish shavings, etc.
Cucumber Filling
Unsalted margarine or butter
1 large cucumber, pared and thinly sliced
Spread white bread with butter or margarine and top with slices of cucumber.
Cream Cheese and Watercress Filling
1 package (3 oz) cream cheese, softened
1 small bunch fresh watercress, finely chopped
Mix cream cheese and watercress in small bowl. Spread pumpernickel bread with mixture.
Deviled Ham Filling
1 1/2 cups finely chopped fully cooked smoked ham
1/4 cup finely chopped parsley
3 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
Mix all ingredients in small bowl. Spread mixture on whole wheat bread.
These are open faced tea sandwiches.
Tea Sandwiches
10 slices thin white bread
10 slices thin pumpernickle bread
10 slices thin whole wheat bread
Sandwich fillings (below)
Cut crusts off bread; cut bread into shapes using cookie cutters, or cut each square into 4 triangles or squares.
Spread bread with choice of fillings; place on platter and cover with plastic wrap. Garnish sandwiches with parsley, water cress, violets, carrot shavings, thin radish shavings, etc.
Cucumber Filling
Unsalted margarine or butter
1 large cucumber, pared and thinly sliced
Spread white bread with butter or margarine and top with slices of cucumber.
Cream Cheese and Watercress Filling
1 package (3 oz) cream cheese, softened
1 small bunch fresh watercress, finely chopped
Mix cream cheese and watercress in small bowl. Spread pumpernickel bread with mixture.
Deviled Ham Filling
1 1/2 cups finely chopped fully cooked smoked ham
1/4 cup finely chopped parsley
3 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
Mix all ingredients in small bowl. Spread mixture on whole wheat bread.
