Simple English Tea Party Sandwiches (Three Recipes!)

Step 1

Cucumber Tea Sandwiches:

Step 2

4 slices soft white bread

Step 3

1 large English cucumber, thinly sliced into rounds

Step 4

3-4 Tbs. (softened) butter

Step 5

2 tsp torn or chopped fresh dill

Step 6

1 pinch of coarse salt

Step 7

Arrange the cucumber slices on a paper towel while you prep the butter. (that will help absorb a little bit of moisture)

Step 8

In a small bowl, combine the butter, dill and salt. Whisk until smooth and incorporated.

Step 9

Spread the butter on all four slices of bread. Overlap the cucumber slices on two slices, and top with the remaining two slices, making sandwiches. Cut the crusts off, and then gently cut the sandwiches into thirds, making six sandwiches in all.

Step 10

Egg Salad Sandwiches:

Step 11

6 hard-boiled eggs

Step 12

1 Tbs. mayo

Step 13

1 tsp dill pickle juice

Step 14

1/8th tsp celery salt

Step 15

1 small pinch coarse salt

Step 16

a few grinds of black pepper

Step 17

4 slices soft white bread

Step 18

Hard boil six eggs, then peel and give them a rough chop. Transfer to a small mixing bowl. Add the mayo, pickle juice, celery salt, salt and pepper. Gently mix to combine.

Step 19

Divide the mix in half and spread over two slices of bread. Top with remaining two slices of bread. Cut the crusts off, then cut into thirds, making six sandwiches.

Step 20

Open-Faced Smoked Sandwiches:

Step 21

4 slices rye bread

Step 22

4 Tbs. cream cheese (whipped or regular, up to you!)

Step 23

4 ounces smoked salmon

Step 24

fresh dill for garnish

Step 25

Evenly spread the cream cheese over each slice of bread, followed by a few slices of the smoked salmon. Garnish with fresh dill leaves. Done.