Herbed 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.

HERBED CREAM CHEESE CUCUMBER ROUNDS

Steps:

• Stir together cream cheese, herbs, zest, lemon juice, table salt, and cayenne.
• Slice 32 (1/8-inch-thick) rounds from cucumber with slicer. Trim bottoms from radishes, then slice into 32 (1/16-inch-thick) rounds with slicer. Top each cucumber slice with a radish slice and 1/2 teaspoon herbed cream cheese. Sprinkle with coarse sea salt and serve immediately.
• *Available at Asian markets and cookware shops.

HERBED CHEESE CANAPES

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the first 10 ingredients. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. , Just before serving, spread 1 tablespoon on each bread slice. Top with a cucumber slice, 1/2 teaspoon green pepper and about 1/4 teaspoon caviar.,

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:

• 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.

HERBED CUCUMBER APPETIZER CANAPéS

Steps:

• Mix all ingredients except cucumber until blended.
• Spread cucumber slices with cheese mixture.

MINI HERBED CUCUMBER CANAPES

Steps:

• In a food processor or blender, combine first 9 ingredients (this includes all the 1/8 tsp seasonings.) Cover and process until blended.
• Cover and refrigerate for 24 hours.
• Spread Mayonnaise mixture over bread slices;top with cucumber slices.
• Garnish with pimientos or red pepper and dill weed.

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:

• 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.

CUCUMBER & HERB TRIPLE-DECKERS

Steps:

• Lay the cucumber slices on kitchen paper to dry. Whizz the cheese, mint and some seasoning in a small food processor or with a hand blender. Stir in most of the chives, then spread the cheese mixture over 6 slices of bread. Reserve 12 slices of cucumber, and arrange the rest over the cheese.
• Layer up 2 slices of cucumber-topped bread, then top with a plain slice. Repeat this twice more. Use a good knife to trim the crusts off the tripledeckers, then cut each into 4 squares. Top each mini sandwich with another cucumber slice. Sprinkle with the remaining chives to serve.

BEEF CANAPES WITH CUCUMBER SAUCE

Steps:

• Line a fine mesh strainer with two layers of cheesecloth; place over a bowl. Place yogurt in strainer. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight., Rub tenderloin with 1 tablespoon oil. Sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon white pepper. In a large skillet, cook tenderloin over medium-high heat until browned on all sides. Transfer to a shallow roasting pan. , Bake at 400° for 25-30 minutes or until a thermometer reads 145°. Cool on a wire rack for 1 hour. Cover and refrigerate., Transfer yogurt from strainer to another bowl (discard yogurt liquid). Add the cucumber, onion, garlic and remaining salt and white pepper. In a small bowl, whisk the vinegar and remaining oil; stir into yogurt mixture., Thinly slice the tenderloin. Spread yogurt mixture over bread slices; top with beef, arugula and tomato slices if desired. Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate until serving.