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- 1 seedless cucumber
- 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
- 1 package (5 ounces) goat cheese, softened
- 1 cup packed baby arugula leaves, coarsely chopped
- 16 slices very thin whole wheat or white bread
- Chopped chives or Italian parsley, for garnish
Directions Slice the cucumber as thinly as possible, using a mandoline if you have one. Lay slices on a paper towel to absorb excess moisture, and set aside. Cream together the cream cheese and goat cheese in a small bowl. Add the arugula, and stir until well combined. Spread a thin layer of the cheese mixture on each slice of bread. Arrange cucumbers in a single layer on 8 of the slices. Place remaining bread slices over the cucumber, cheese-mixture side down. Using a serrated knife, carefully trim off and discard the crusts. Slice each sandwich in half diagonally and then in half again; each large sandwich makes 4 triangular tea sandwiches. Dip one edge of each tea sandwich in a dish of chopped herbs. Arrange sandwiches in tight rows on a serving platter. Ham and Cheese Tea Sandwiches Directions
- 16 slices very thin whole wheat or white bread
- Honey mustard
- 8 to 10 ounces very soft Brie , room temperature
- 8 thin slices ham, about 4 ounces total
- Unsalted butter, softened
- Toasted sesame seeds, for garnish
Directions Spread a very thin layer of honey mustard on 8 slices of bread. Then spread a thin layer of Brie over the mustard, and top each slice with 1 piece of ham. Spread a thin layer of Brie on the 8 remaining slices of bread, then place each, cheese side down, over a slice of ham-topped bread. Using a serrated knife, carefully trim off and discard the crusts. Slice each sandwich in half diagonally, and then in half again; each large sandwich makes 4 triangular tea sandwiches. Lightly butter one edge of each sandwich, and dip that edge into a dish of sesame seeds. Garnish remaining sandwiches. Arrange sandwiches in tight rows on a serving platter.