Watercress

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Serve steamed new potatoes and a stir-fry of vegetables with this entrée to round out the meal.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

This delicious entrée takes just minutes, making it perfect for a quick weekday supper.

Also try the flavored mayonnaise on roast beef or ham sandwiches.

The genteel ladies’ tea, at which guests wore hats and white gloves and nibbled tiny sandwiches, was very much a part of home entertaining during the thirties. Borrowed from the British, it was a trend that flickered and then died out, but has now come back in homes and hotels across the country. These modern tea sandwiches are more savory than sweet, and would go well with a glass of Sherry if you’re in need of something a little stronger than Earl Grey.

Serve with: Steamed carrots and scalloped potatoes. Dessert: A bakery strawberry tart.

Active time: 15 min Start to finish: 15 min