Water cress sandwiches

Mary Berry's favourite childhood snack: a jam and watercress sandwich. Perfect for packed lunches!

Watercress tea sandwiches are traditional for fancy ladies’ luncheons, but these cream cheese and peppery watercress-filled sandwiches also make great party appetizers and are a quick-and-easy after-school snack for the kids.

Cucumber Sandwiches are delicious and refreshing finger food ideal to serve for lunch or a fancy English-style tea party!

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During Victorian times, children used to take watercress sandwiches to school in place of meat ones. I love them, especially when cut into small trianges and served with a cuppa (cup of tea!). Use the freshest bread - I like to use wholemeal, and a fresh salted farmhouse butter. I have included a soup idea at the end of the recipe, to be made with the excess stalks! So a soup and sandwich recipe then!

This watercress egg salad tea sandwich recipe is similar to the recipe used for afternoon tea at Harrods in London.

If you need a light bite, why not make it an egg and watercress sandwich? Here we team up with Clarence Court to show you how to make the ultimate egg & cress.

Egg and Cress afternoon tea sandwiches are a dainty, finger food, made with a creamy egg and cress filling sandwiched between slices of soft buttered bread. Perfect for parties

This watercress salad makes the leafy green taste divine! Pair it with apples, lemon and Parmesan shavings for an irresistible side dish.

Indian-inspired Tea Party Sandwiches for your next Indian Afternoon Tea. A Desi spin on the classic finger sandwiches.

A classic egg and cress sandwich with an extra peppery twist, fresh watercress. Make the filling as soon as the eggs have cooled, and use fresh thick cut brown bread.

The classics are the best! This sandwich is simple but delicious with egg salad and watercress.

An Egg and Cress Sandwich is an underrated classic. This simple yet satisfying sandwich is made with boiled eggs, fresh cress, and mayonnaise.

This watercress salad is crisp, healthy and peppery with a slightly sweet and tangy vinaigrette.

Eat them for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.

In celebration of spring, I decided to make the perfect spring crostini. I love crostini because its a canvas for your favorite ingredients and perfect for entertaining. I’ve piled mine with favorites: a pea puree, green onions, water cress, dill and eggs. You could easily swap or add other ingredients like asparagus or shallots. Finish this […]

An egg and cress sandwich is one of those archetypal British butties, my version has all the things you would expect and a few surprises too. They are quick and easy to put together, you can even prepare the filling a couple of days in advance, store it in the fridge, then fill you sandwiches when you are ready.

Cream Cheese & Cucumber Sandwiches are my favorite classic tea party food! This simple recipe is rich and flavorful, yet refreshing at the same time.