Cucumber Sandwiches

Cucumbers

Thin sliced white bread

Whipped cream cheese or unsalted butter softened

Salt

Peel cucumbers and slice very thin. Sprinkle the slices with a little salt and lay on paper towels to drain. For each sandwich spread a little cream cheese or butter on two slices of bread. Layer the cucumber slices on one slice of bread (no thicker than 1/4 inch) Cut crust off sandwiches and then cut into squares, triangles or other fun shapes using cookie cutters.

Watercress Sandwiches

Butter thin sliced white or rye bread and fill with watercress leaves. Cut into squares, arrange on plate, and garnish with watercress.