(StatePoint) If you’re among the millions of fans of the hit show “Bridgerton,” or of the novels that inspired it, you know that society’s finest entertains with style and flair, and you may have wondered how you can follow suit.
Whether you’re hosting a day-time soiree or an elegant evening celebration, let the new cookbook “Teatime at Grosvenor Square: An Unofficial Cookbook for Fans of Bridgerton” by Dahlia Clearwater be your guide to all your summer party planning. Each of the 75 recipes the book contains are as accessible to home cooks as they are lavish.
To get your menu started, try pairing these two mouth-watering recipes from the book, perfect for delighting guests at a proper afternoon tea or boozy brunch:
Classic Cucumber Sandwiches
Ingredients: (Yields 30)
8 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
3 tablespoons mayonnaise
2 teaspoons chopped fresh dill
1 teaspoon chopped fresh chives
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 chicken breast, cooked and shredded (optional)
20 slices bread, crusts removed
1 large English cucumber
1 small package microgreens (optional)
Add the cream cheese and mayonnaise to a small bowl and use a hand mixer to combine until smooth.
Stir in the dill, chives, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and chicken (if using). Spread the mixture over half of the slices of crustless bread.
Thinly slice the cucumber and layer the slices in the sandwiches, followed by the microgreens (if using), and the remaining slices of bread. If you prefer a posh look, layer the cucumbers on top of the sandwiches.
Slice each sandwich into three rectangles to create 30 perfectly delicate tea sandwiches.
