finger sandwich
Dainty party bite
A finger sandwich is a small, delicate sandwich cut into narrow strips or triangles meant to be eaten in a few bites without utensils.
The bread is typically crustless and filled with light ingredients like cucumber, egg salad, or smoked salmon.
Finger sandwiches are standard fare at afternoon teas, receptions, and formal gatherings: The caterer arranged finger sandwiches on tiered trays.
Light meal around four
- high teaEarly evening British meal
- sconesSmall quick breads
- clotted creamThick scalded milk fat
- Earl GreyBergamot-flavored black tea
Darjeeling · teapot · china cups · tea service · cucumber · smoked salmon · cream cheese · watercress
Lacking hard outer edge
- trianglesThree-sided plane figures
- rectanglesFour-sided, all right angles
- miniatureReduced-scale representation
- bite-sizedSmall enough for one mouthful
layered · stacked · uniform · neat · precise · trimmed · quartered · petite
Crisp edible gourd
- smoked salmonCured, preserved fish fillet
- egg saladMashed boiled poultry product
- watercressPeppery aquatic salad plant
- cream cheeseSoft spreadable dairy product
chicken salad · ham · tuna · pâté · radish · chive · dill · caper
Outdoor reception on grounds
- receptionAct of receiving guests
- soireeFormal evening party
- bridal showerPre-marriage gift gathering
- baby showerPre-birth gift gathering
luncheon · buffet · catering · entertaining · hostess · guests · silverware · silver tray
Small savory appetizer
- canapéTopped bite-sized appetizer
- crostiniToasted Italian appetizer bread
- bruschettaGrilled bread with toppings
- vol-au-ventEdible cup of layered dough
blini · starter · nibbles · passed · tray · assortment · savory · gourmet
afternoon tea
Light meal around four
- high teaEarly evening British meal
- sconesSmall quick breads
- clotted creamThick scalded milk fat
Earl Grey · Darjeeling · teapot · china cups · tea service · cucumber · smoked salmon · cream cheese · watercress · egg salad
crustless
Lacking hard outer edge
- trianglesThree-sided plane figures
- rectanglesFour-sided, all right angles
- miniatureReduced-scale representation
bite-sized · layered · stacked · uniform · neat · precise · trimmed · quartered · petite · delicate
cucumber
Crisp edible gourd
- smoked salmonCured, preserved fish fillet
- egg saladMashed boiled poultry product
- watercressPeppery aquatic salad plant
cream cheese · chicken salad · ham · tuna · pâté · radish · chive · dill · caper · cress
garden party
Outdoor reception on grounds
- receptionAct of receiving guests
- soireeFormal evening party
- bridal showerPre-marriage gift gathering
baby shower · luncheon · buffet · catering · entertaining · hostess · guests · silverware · silver tray · platter
hors d'oeuvre
Small savory appetizer
- canapéTopped bite-sized appetizer
- crostiniToasted Italian appetizer bread
- bruschettaGrilled bread with toppings
vol-au-vent · blini · starter · nibbles · passed · tray · assortment · savory · gourmet · cocktail party
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- teatime treatsscone, Victoria sponge, shortbread, crumpet, tea cake
- tea sandwichescoronation chicken, chive cream cheese
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Long filled roll
submarine sandwich · hoagie · club sandwich · hearty meal · banquet
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Speedy prepared meals
sloppy joe · pulled pork sandwich · Philly cheesesteak · meatball sub · TV dinner
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