The Canape Book

By Rachel Bell Maiden

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Read Books Ltd.
• Release date: Mar 23, 2011
• ISBN: 9781446545294

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THE

CANAPÉ BOOK

BIRMINGHAM SMILE

Black caviar

Pimientos

Bird’s-eye pickled onions

Bread cut in crescents

Toast crescents on one side. Edge the untoasted side with strips of pimiento. Next to the pimiento place a row of the tiny onions. Fill center with the caviar slightly cut with lemon juice.

CURLICUE

Grated American cheese

Worcestershire sauce

Butter

Mustard

Salt

Mix half a pound of sharp American cheese with one-fourth pound creamed dairy butter. Season with Worcestershire, mustard, and salt. Cut slices of bread lengthwise from the loaf. Remove crust and spread with the cheese mixture. Roll carefully, beginning on the long side of the bread. Wrap roll tightly in a slightly dampened napkin for at least an hour. Then cut in three-quarter inch slices. Toast on both sides in a hot oven and serve