Canapes Of Cucumber And Tarragon Recipes

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.

TARRAGON CUCUMBER PICKLES

Steps:

• Slice cucumbers crosswise 1/4 inch thick, and pack into 2 quart-size jars. Divide tarragon, mustard seeds, peppercorns, coriander seeds and bay leaves between 2 double layers of cheesecloth. Tie into bundles with string.
• In a medium saucepan, combine vinegar with sugar and bundles of pickling spices, and bring to a boil, stirring to dissolve sugar. Pour brine over cucumbers, pack bundles of pickling spices on top and let cool. Discard spices, close jars and refrigerate at least 1 hour, preferably 3. Serve cold.

CANAPES OF CUCUMBER AND TARRAGON

Steps:

• Peel the cucumbers. Slice each about one-eighth-inch thick and spread the slices on paper towels to remove excess moisture. You should have about 40 slices.
• Mix the cream cheese and tarragon together. Place about a teaspoon of this mixture on half the cucumber slices. It is not necessary to spread the cream cheese mixture evenly. Top each with a plain slice of cucumber, pressing it down gently to squash the cream cheese underneath so it fills the sandwich without oozing out.
• Arrange the slices on a platter and refrigerate up to two hours before serving.

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 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.

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.