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I've been asked to send a tray of dainty sandwiches for the teachers luncheon next wednesday..I plan to make my Suprise Sandwich and Asparagus rolls..They asked for 3 kind and I'm at a loss for number three...Anyone got a suggestion, I'm open to just about anything..And I'l share any or both of the ones i'm making with you:)
kadesma
 
How about a nice chicken salad made with pecans and red grapes?
And, to make them dainty, you can use regular wheat and white breads, and cut them with a flower shaped cookie cutter and have a tray of daisies. Or, you could quarter them into triangles, put 2 points together and have a tray of butterflies.

Perhaps you can use filo, cut into little squares and baked in a mini muffin pan, and then filled with a light sandwich filling.
 
jkath,
That sounds really good! You can sure come up with good ideas.
Dove

kadesma,
Be sure and let us know what you came up with.
:) :neutral: :neutral:
 
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Braunsweiger with sliced olives and cream cheese on brown bread makes a tasty little morsel. Or you could make miniature puffs of choux pastry and fill them with chicken salad. I sometimes order "silver dollar rolls" from our local bakery... they are like tiny hamburger buns, and you can put on a dab of mayo, a bit of sliced ham or turkey, and a little piece of leaf lettuce, then stick in a toothpick with an olive on top.

Here's a recipe I found on the web just now:

Seafood Tea Sandwich Recipe

3/4 cup soft butter or cream cheese
1/4 cup finely chopped chives
20 slices bread of your choice
2 cups finely chopped crab, shrimp or lobster
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon prepared horseradish (optional)
Salt and pepper to taste

Combine the butter and chives and spread the mixture onto 1 side of each slice of bread. Mix the remaining ingredients together in a small bowl, then evenly spread the mixture over 10 of the bread slices. Top with the other 10 slices, remove the crusts, and cut. Makes 40 quarters or 30 fingers.
 
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how about smoked salmon on toast with thinly sliced cucumbers and herb cream cheese?

or thin slices of beef tenderlion, dipped in ghee, on toast points?

or mish's recipe post for reuben bites?
 
Constance said:
Braunsweiger with sliced olives and cream cheese on brown bread makes a tasty little morsel. Or you could make miniature puffs of choux pastry and fill them with chicken salad. I sometimes order "silver dollar rolls" from our local bakery... they are like tiny hamburger buns, and you can put on a dab of mayo, a bit of sliced ham or turkey, and a little piece of leaf lettuce, then stick in a toothpick with an olive on top.
Thank you Constance, Braunsweiger with the cream cheese and olives on brown bread sounds yummy..I'm leaning towrds that :)
Thanks again,
kadesma
 
Dove said:
jkath,
That sounds really good! You can sure come up with good ideas.
Dove

kadesma,
Be sure and let us know what you came up with.
:) :neutral: :neutral:
Will let you know Marge:)
kadesma
 
buckytom said:
how about smoked salmon on toast with thinly sliced cucumbers and herb cream cheese?

or thin slices of beef tenderlion, dipped in ghee, on toast points?

or mish's recipe post for reuben bites?
Thanks Bucky, I copied Mish's recipe and plan to make it for the family, I just might make it for wed. as well..Gee I might end up with a larger selection then they asked for:LOL:
kadesma
 
ironchef said:
Prosciutto, Roma Tomato, and Mozarella with Basil or Arugula Pesto
Interesting, and right up my alley :) Wonder how grilled cibatta with rosemary evoo on the bread then one of the pesto's,procuitto, romas and the mozzarella..Sounds delicious..I've never tried to make arugala pesto, is it similar to the basil? I love arugula on pannini's and use it often that way..Would love to try the pest.
thank you..
kadesma:)
 
The sammich that Iron mentions is one of the ones we sold at Starbucks and was really good (only without the procuitto which can only make it better). We used cibatta and it came out REALLY nice.
 
Lugaru said:
The sammich that Iron mentions is one of the ones we sold at Starbucks and was really good (only without the procuitto which can only make it better). We used cibatta and it came out REALLY nice.
Thanks Lu, I buy a cibatta every saturday and have to go back for another on Sunday:LOL: You'd think I'd get smart and just buy 2 at a time:ROFLMAO: Will give it a try.
kadesma
 
Basically just switch out the basil for the arugula in a basic pesto recipe. The arugula will give the pesto a slight peppery flavor, and actually give a more balanced tasting pesto, especially for those who don't like basil in large doses.
 
What about those mini ham and cheese sandwiches made with the 24 pk dinner rolls? If you do a search for the "mini ham and cheese sandwiches" several versions come up. I like the one with poppy seed, butter, thin sliced ham and swiss cheese. They can be made ahead and are wonderful for brunch, lunch, tea time, etc. - and super easy to do.
 
Thanks licia,

I'll go search :) I've gotten some wonderful ideas here. Now I'll have the fun of making up some of them. and you can bet I'll make a few extra to try:LOL:
kadesma
 
ironchef said:
Basically just switch out the basil for the arugula in a basic pesto recipe. The arugula will give the pesto a slight peppery flavor, and actually give a more balanced tasting pesto, especially for those who don't like basil in large doses.
Thanks ironchef..
I've decided on the arugala, I love that peppery taste and the sandwiches will be perfect this way. Thanks you.:)
kadesma
 
Well here is what I'm taking to the luncheon tomorrow:rolleyes:
Asparagus rolls
Ironchefs, proscuitto, mozzerella, tomato and arugala pesto on focaccia, that has been opened into small squares and brushed with evoo...Thank you Ironshef, they taste fantastic!:)
Constance suggested bursweiger on brown bread, I buttered it, put some cream cheese with some green olives blended in and a spinach leaf..Thanks Constance they are great, oh btw I had to use pumpernickle but it's good:)
jkath suggested chicken, pecans, red grapes with some mayo, I used that and added a little celery and cucumber and put it into puff pastry shells I fancied up the top with some organic pansies from the grocer..Thank you jkath:)
I also took smoked salmon, added dill a little sour cream and creme fraise, cracked black pepper chives and put this on top of a cucumber slice then onto some small party rye, stuck a little sprig of fresh dill on top. Thanks Bucky:) Then I completely lost my mind and made small cream puffs and stuffed them with a tuna salad, mayo, green onion, sweet pickles,celery..And I said 3 sandwiches...Oh boy...Plus now I'm so tired that I'm wide awake and rearin to go:ROFLMAO:
Thank you all..I appreciate your help...You are truely a great group to talk and share with.:)
kadesma
 
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