Cucumber Canapes Food

CUCUMBER CANAPES

Steps:

• In a blender or food processor, combine the mayonnaise, cream cheese, onion, chives, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, garlic and seasonings. Cover and process until blended. Cover and refrigerate for 24 hours. , Using a 2-1/2-in. biscuit cutter, cut out circles from bread slices. Spread mayonnaise mixture over bread; top with cucumber slices. Garnish with pimientos and dill.

CUCUMBER CANAPES

Steps:

• Mix together whipped cream cheese and Good Seasons Italian Dressing mix until well blended.
• Spread mixture onto each piece of cocktail rye bread. (adjust the amount of mixture you spread on to your liking. I like the flavor of the mixture so I do put it on a little thicker).
• Then add cucumber slice to the top of each bread. (make sure the cucumber is a bit dry so it won't drip through and moisten the bread).
• Sprinkle dill on top of each cucumber. (It's fine without dill if you don't like the flavor).
• Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.
• Note:
• If making ahead, wait to put the cucumbers on. If they set on the bread overnight, it could possibly make the bread a little soggy).

CUCUMBER CANAPES

Steps:

• In a bowl combine cucumber, red onion, lemon peel, lemon juice, salt, and ground black pepper; toss gently to coat.
• If desired, remove crusts from bread slices.
• Cut each bread slice diagonally into quarters (or use 2 to 2 1/2-inch decorative cutters to cut shapes from bread slices).
• Spread butter onto one side of each piece of bread; top each with some of the cucumber mixture.
• In a small bowl, combine sour cream and chives.
• Spoon a little of the sour cream mixture on top of each canape.
• If desired, garnish each canape with additional finely shredded lemon peel.
• Serve immediately or cover and chill for up to 2 hours.

SHRIMP AND CUCUMBER CANAPES

Steps:

• For cocktail sauce, in a small bowl, combine the ketchup, 2 teaspoons Creole seasoning, onion, green pepper, celery and pepper sauce. In another bowl, combine cream cheese and remaining Creole seasoning., Spread or pipe cream cheese mixture onto cucumber slices. Top each with a shrimp and cocktail sauce. Sprinkle with parsley.

CUCUMBER & BLUE CHEESE CANAPéS

Steps:

• Beat the ricotta with the blue cheese and onion until really smooth. Arrange the cucumber slices on a large platter. Top each cucumber slice with some of the cheese mixture - you can pipe it on if you want a professional finish.
• Top half with a grape and sliver of pecan, and the remainder with pomegranate seeds and thyme. Keep chilled until ready to serve. Will keep in the fridge for up to one day.

CUCUMBER-CRAB CANAPéS

Steps:

• Gently mix first 5 ingredients in medium bowl; season with salt and pepper.
• Cut twenty-eight 1/4-inch-thick round slices from cucumber (reserve remaining cucumber for another use). Arrange cucumber slices on platter. Top each slice with crab mixture.

CUCUMBER TAPENADE CANAPES

Steps:

• In the center of each cucumber slice put 1/2 teaspoon of the tapenade, drape 2 of the pepper strips in an X over it, and garnish each canapé with a parsley leaf. The canapés may be made 30 minutes in advance and kept covered and chilled.

HERBED CUCUMBER CANAPES

Steps:

• Cut bread into rounds with cutters- 1 1/2- 2" diameter.
• Slice cucumbers into 1/8" slices.
• Thinly spread rounds with butter.
• Mix cream cheese, ranch dressing mix, dill weed, and cream.
• Spread bread with herbed cream cheese mix.
• Top with cucumber slice.
• Add remainder of cheese into pastry bag fitted with star tip.
• Pipe star on top of cucumber.
• Garnish with dill sprig.

CUCUMBER CANAPES

Steps:

• Mix cream cheese with ranch dip mix and 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder. (I use a heavy mixing fork).
• Spread that onto thin-sliced french baguettes.
• Put a slice of cucumber on top and a sprinkle of dill.

LIGHT CUCUMBER CANAPES

Steps:

• Place the cottage cheese, mayonnaise, and Parmesan in a blender or food processor and process until smooth.
• Drop about two teaspoons of the mixture onto each cucumber slice and garnish with a fresh parsley sprig.