Cucumber and Radish Appetizers ~ Two Ways
This passed weekend was our Annual Adult Easter Egg Hunt Party, and the food was always a hit. We did an informal hamburger and hot dog spread, but had a little of the fancy-shmancy stuff too. There was potato salad, slaw and deviled eggs to name a few of the sides, but the appetizers were a hit. Here are the recipes for the Cucumber ~ Radish Bites. Herbed Cream Cheese Cucumber and Radish Appetizers (on the long tray) 4 oz cream cheese, softened 2 tablespoons mayonaise 1/2 teaspoon dill weed 2 teaspoons ranch dressing mix 1/2 teaspoon finely grated fresh lemon zest 1/8 teaspoon table salt Pinch of cayenne, or to taste 1-2 medium pickling cucumber 3 medium radishes 1 teaspoons minced fresh basil and Kosher salt for sprinkling Stir together cream cheese, herbs, zest, lemon juice, table salt, and cayenne. Slice 32 (1/8-inch-thick) rounds from cucumber with a mandolin. Trim bottoms from radishes, then slice into 32 (1/16-inch-thick) rounds with a mandolin. Top each cucumber slice with 1/2 ...