Cucumber Horseradish Bites Recipes

CUCUMBER-HORSERADISH BITES

Steps:

• Mix all ingredients except crackers until well blended; cover.
• Refrigerate at least 1 hour to allow flavors to blend.
• Spoon about 1 tsp. of the cucumber mixture onto each cracker just before serving.

CUCUMBER CUPS WITH HORSERADISH

Steps:

• Combine the cream cheese, mayonnaise, and horseradish; chill at least 30 minutes.
• Score the cucumber lengthwise with the tines of a fork.
• Cut the cucumber crosswise into 1/2-inch slices, making 18.
• Using a melon baller or 1/2 teaspoon measuring spoon, scoop out a small hollow on the straight side.
• Do not cut all the way through.
• Transfer the cream cheese mixture to a pastry bag fitted with a fluted tip. Pipe the cheese mixture into the cucumber cups.
• (Use a small spoon if a pastry bag is not available.)
• Garnish the tops of the cups with parsley or dill sprigs.

CUCUMBER HORSERADISH SAUCE

Steps:

• In a bowl whisk together the cucumber, the sour cream, the horseradish, the vinegar, the minced tarragon, and salt and pepper to taste and chill the sauce, covered, for at least 2 hours and up to 1 day. Transfer the sauce to a serving dish and garnish it with the tarragon sprig.