Ricotta Basil Tomato Tea Sandwiches Recipes

BEST OF THE BEST TOMATO, BASIL, AND FRESH RICOTTA SANDWICH WITH

Steps:

• For the tapenade, place the anchovies in a small bowl and cover with cold water. Let stand for 10 minutes to remove the salt. Drain.
• Using a small knife, lift the anchovy fillets from their bones.
• In a food processor, pulse the anchovy fillets with the remaining ingredients until coarsely chopped. Transfer to a small bowl and mix well. Serve at room temperature. Makes about 3/4 cup.
• To make each sandwich, spread 1 toasted bread slice with 2 Tablespoons of tampenade.
• Cover with a few overlapping tomato slices, drizzle with olive oil, then season with salt and pepper.
• Spread with 2 Tablespoons fresh ricotta, season again with salt and pepper, then top with 3 basil leaves.
• Top with another slice of toasted bread, then cut in half with a serrated knife.
• Variations: Make this into an open-faced sandwich and serve with a bouquet of dressed salad greens. Substitute Roquefort cheese for the ricotta and leave out the tapenade.

TOMATO, CHEESE, BASIL TEA SANDWICHES

Steps:

• Cut 16 small rounds of bread (to make 8 sandwiches) with a round cookie cutter--should be able to get two out of each piece of bread, otherwise, use a larger cutter and more bread.
• Spread one of the rounds with a little butter and then a little mayonnaise.
• Top each with a slice of tomato, cheese round, and a couple of basil leaves (each should fit the bread round).
• Lightly salt and pepper each one and put a couple of drops of olive oil on top.
• Place other bread round on top.
• Refrigerate till ready for the tea.

RICOTTA, BASIL, TOMATO TEA SANDWICHES

Steps:

• Add ricotta, garlic and a few fresh basil leaves to food processor.
• Pulse until it's all combined.
• Take your bread and cut it into shapes of your choice with a cookie cutter.
• Start to assemble the sandwiches: bread, ricotta mixture, spoonful of diced tomatoes and fresh basil, bread.
• Serve and enjoy.