Spreads for Tea Sandwiches

I love visiting Karleen and working on projects with her. Since we joined our local quilt guild, we've taken up working on our sewing projects together once a month in her beautifully appointed sewing room. Our monthly attendance at quilt guild sewing sessions is simply not enough. Oftentimes our lunches turn into delightful, spontaneous tea parties. On a recent visit I packed a tray with toppings for tea sandwiches; fresh garden lettuce, herbed butter, and an olive-walnut spread. 


I hope you enjoy the recipes! Remember, afternoon tea does not need to be complicated, but rather a delightful part of any one's daily routine.

Herbed Butter

1/2 cup Earth Balance spread*

1/8 cup chopped fresh chives

1/8 cup chopped fresh basil

1 Tbsp. chopped fresh sage

Mix together and place in serving bowl. Garnish as desired.


*May substitute butter for non-vegan option. But, if you haven't tried Earth Balance before, you might try it. It's a heart-healthy option to butter and is very tasty.

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

Olive-Walnut Spread

1 can olives, chopped

1/2 cup walnuts, chopped

1 tsp. tamari sauce

1/3 cup Veganaise, more if desired*

Mix together and place in serving bowl. Garnish as desired.


*Or your favorite mayonnaise.