Best Cucumber Tapenade Canapes Recipes

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CUCUMBER CANAPES



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I always get requests for the recipe for these canapes whenever I serve them. They're delicate finger sandwiches with a creamy herb spread and festive red and green garnishes. -Nadine Whittaker, South Plymouth, Massachusetts

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 20m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup mayonnaise
3 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 tablespoon grated onion
1 tablespoon minced chives
1/2 teaspoon cider vinegar
1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1/8 teaspoon curry powder
1/8 teaspoon each dried oregano, thyme, basil, parsley flakes and dill weed
1 loaf (1 pound) white or rye bread
2 medium cucumbers, scored and thinly sliced
Diced pimientos and additional dill weed

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 120 calories, Fat 9g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 7mg cholesterol, Sodium 134mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

CUCUMBER & BLUE CHEESE CANAPéS



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Top pieces of cucumber and blue cheese with grapes and pomegranates for these party nibbles and you'll have two takes on a healthy, low-calorie snack

Provided by Sara Buenfeld

Categories     Buffet, Canapes

Time 15m

Yield Makes 32 (16 of each flavour)

Number Of Ingredients 8

100g ricotta cheese
25g Cashel Blue cheese , chopped
2 spring onions , whites only, very finely chopped
1 cucumber , thickly sliced (about 14 inches)
16 small black grapes
4 toasted pecan halves, cut into slivers
½ 80g tub pomegranate seeds
a few fresh thyme leaves

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 17 calories, Fat 1 grams fat, Carbohydrate 1 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 1 grams sugar, Protein 1 grams protein, Sodium 0.1 milligram of sodium

CANAPéS 101



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Canapés are small, prepared and usually decorative foods, held in the fingers and often eaten in one bite. Buffets, cocktail parties, even children's birthday parties lend themselves to small finger foods or hors d'œuvres. I love making a beautiful tray of Canapés to take to a baby shower. The possibilities are endless now, with this easy do-it-yourself database of ideas.

Provided by Susan Feliciano @frenchtutor

Categories     Fruit Appetizers

Number Of Ingredients 37

COLUMN A: THE BASE
- thin sliced bread or toast, cut in rounds or triangles, crusts removed
- ritz or fancy crackers
- sliced baguettes
- crostini
- sliced cucumber
- sliced jicama
- sweet pepper "boats"
- sliced roma tomatoes
COLUMN B: SPREADS
- deviled ham
- cream cheese
- fish or shrimp paste
- cheese spreads
- chicken salad
- cooked egg yolks mashed with cream or mayo
- nut butters
- flavored butters
- tapenade or pesto
COLUMN C: TOPPINGS
- tiny shrimp
- apple or pear slices
- halved cherry tomatoes
- chopped cucumbers
- hard boiled egg slices
- caviar
- sliced olives or pickles
- basil or spinach leaves
- cheese slices or cubes
- cocktail franks
COLUMN D: GARNISH
- chopped herbs
- rosemary or thyme sprigs
- jams and jellies
- paprika or ground black pepper
- cinnamon or nutmeg
- edible flower blossoms

Steps:

  • Making a Canapé is as easy as choosing one from Column A, one from Column B, one from Column C, and one from Column D (optional).
  • Arrange your base on a pretty tray, covered with foil or paper doilies. Spread each with the spread of your choice. Top with a topping, and garnish as desired.
  • Examples: Crostini, spread with cream cheese, topped with tiny shrimp, and sprinkled with chives. Ritz crackers spread with almond butter, topped with a pear slice and sprinkled with cinnamon. A round slice of cucumber, spread with deviled ham, topped with half a tiny tomato, sprinkled with black pepper. Cut a small sweet pepper in half lengthwise, stuff with a cheese spread, top with a small dollop of hot pepper jelly. The possibilities are endless. Have fun with this!

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