Cucumber Tapenade Canapes Recipes

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.

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.

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!