A F T E R N O O N T E A R E C I P E S

November 11, 2005

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Herb and Onion Tea Sandwiches

1/3 cup regular or light mayonnaise

4 tbsp. minced herbs-parsley, marjoram, basil, chives, etc. fresh lemon juice to taste salt and freshly ground pepper to taste 12 very thin slices of white bread with a homemade texture 1 sweet onion, sliced very thinly

In a small bowl stir together the mayonnaise, the herbs, the lemon juice, and salt and pepper to taste. Spread one side of the bread slices with the mixture, then arrange the onion slices evenly on half the bread slices. Top them with the remaining bread slices. Press the sandwiches together gently, trim the crusts, and cut into fourths. Makes 24 tea sandwiches.

Cinnamon Nut Tea Sandwich Spread

Ingredients:

1/2 cup lowfat cottage cheese

4 tbsp. raisins;

4 tbsp. cashews; chopped fine

1 tsp. cinnamon;

Combine the mixture and use on cinnamon bread for

a nice tea sandwich. You can also use a sweet white

bread like Portuguese bread.

Lentil Sandwich Spread

Ingredients:

1 cup cooked lentils, any type

4 clove garlic; pressed

1 tsp. ground coriander

1 tsp. ground cumin

1/2 tsp. ground turmeric

1/2 tsp. chili powder

1/2 tsp. ground ginger

Combine all of the ingredients in a small pan. Cook on low

to simmer for 5 minutes. Remove into a container and chill

for at least one hour.For this sandwich, try spreading it on flat bread and sprinkling very lightly with minced parsley.

Dill and Beef Sandwich

Ingredients:

6 tablespoon light cream cheese, softened

1/4 tsp. garlic powder

1 tsp. fresh, minced dill leaves

salt and pepper to taste

6 slices good, firm bread

6 slices deli roast beef

6 very thin slices tomato

6 pieces of lettuce

Combine cream cheese, dill, garlic powder,salt and pepper. Spread evenly between all the slices of the bread. Top 3 of the pieces of bread with the beef, tomato, sprouts and a piece of lettuce. Top with the other bread slice and cut into quarters.

Chickpea Spread for Pita Bread

Ingredients:

1 cup cooked chickpeas or garbanzo beans

garlic powder to taste

3 tbsp. bottled Caesar dressing, any brand

Salt and ground black pepper to taste

Optional: a dash or two of cayenne pepper

Mash the chickpeas with a fork and add the seasonings.

Serve on crusty white or whole wheat bread with lettuce

and tomato slices. Or buy mini pitas and carefully place

in the spread and toppings after cutting in half.

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