FANCY CUCUMBER SANDWICHES mmmmmmmmmmm good

[greenbriar]

2 medium size cucumbers
1 tub whipped cream cheese spread
shaker of dill weed
1-2 packets of dry Italian dressing mix
1 pkg rye or wheat cocktail bread
Wash cucumbers well. Using a fork, scrape down the cucumbers lengthwise leaving "stripes" all the way around. Slice the cucumbers into 1/4 inch slices or thinner. Set aside.
In a small bowl, stir together cream cheese and dressing mix; combine well.
Using a butter knife, spread the mixture onto the individual slices of small cocktail bread (cocktail bread might be found in your deli section rather than the bread aisle, it's just a small and dense miniature version of bread).
Don't cake the slices with the mixture, just a thin layer concentrated in the middle of the slice.
Next, lay one slice of cucumber (per slice of bread) in the middle of the bread. Once done, shake a small amount of the dill weed onto the cucumber slice. Remember that dill is strong and a little goes a long way. Just one or two taps of your finger on the shaker should do it per slice.
The ruffling of the cucumber slices with the fork and the dill garnish really dress up this open faced appetizer. I always get raves about this at parties and requests for it at potlucks.
Just remember to cover them tightly because the bread will dry and the cucumbers will get wilted if left out too long. It's a good idea to do some preparation work the night before, but leave the slicing of the cucumbers and the assembly of the sandwiches for the last minute

[greenbriar]

1. too scary to try?

it is really good


hubby likes to just dip the cucumbers in the mix and eat it that way

[Whoa_Nelly]

2. Got your appetite back?

How are you feeling this weekend?

:hi: :loveya: :hug:

[greenbriar]

3. TODAY was a good day

so far!!!



hubby asked what I did differently?

Nothing. just a good day today

[davsand]

4. I have also used veggie cream cheese for these.

It worked fine and seemed to go over with everybody pretty well.

I really think it is the dill that sells these things. I loves me some dill!



Laura

[greenbriar]

7. that sounds good

and maybe not so salty?

[Swede]

5. What? No bacon?

:hide:

[greenbriar]

6. never thought of that

would be good too

[Blue Gardener]

8. I have cucumbers that are almost ready to pick

And I love these little sandwiches. I think I'll have to make some!

[IronLionZion]

9. Have you checked out the Cooking and Baking DU Group?

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_topics&forum=236

That sounds like a good recipe. Thanks for sharing. :hi:

[greenbriar]

12. I hadn't seen that group. Thanks

Thanks

and you are welcome

[noel711]

10. Are you a caterer?

Sounds like you're prepping for a ladies' tea,
or a wedding shower..

To be served with mint iced tea, or limeade...

Hats and gloves are required, ladies..

How lovely!

[greenbriar]

13. no, just a mom and teacher

I hadn't felt good all summer, going to the doctor next week to see if I have cancer


yesterday, I felt awesome and just googled recipies

[hobbit709]

11. You may not eat a cucumber sandwich again

http://youtube.com/watch?v=UjsBMNsnOrQ