Thanksgiving Appetizers Cucumber Tea Sandwiches

INGREDIENTS

1 cucumber, scored & sliced thin
48 cooked shrimp
bunch fresh dill
mayonnaise, your choice
24 sliced cocktail bread

DIRECTIONS

Using a cookie cutter, cut bread into rounds. Spread lightly with mayonnaise. Put slice of cucumber on top of mayo and two shrimps or 1 split shrimp on top of cucumber. Garnish with sprig of dill. Can be plated, covered with plastic wrap and refrigerated for no more than 2 hours before serving. Makes 24 sandwiches.

Artichoke Dip

INGREDIENTS

1-14 ounce can artichoke hearts, drained & chopped 1 cup fresh grated parmesan cheese 8 ounces cream cheese, softened to room temperature ¼ cup mayonnaise, your choice 2 Tablespoons fresh dill, chopped 1 teaspoon granulated garlic

DIRECTIONS

Preheat oven to 400°F. Beat cream cheese with electric mixer until light anf fluffy. Combine remaining ingredients and fold together thoroughly. Put mixture into casserole dish, level off top and bake for 20 minutes. Serve hot.