Discover 70 mouthwatering and carefully curated and inspiring teatime recipes that you will turn to time and time again.
What better way to celebrate than with a 'proper' afternoon tea - taking time to plan an occasion or to treat friends and family by presenting your loved ones with a delicious selection of flavours, a beautifully laid table and a joyful sense of occasion. From cucumber sandwiches to jam and scones, afternoon tea is the perfect treat, to be enjoyed whenever you can - not saved for high days and holidays. Hosting an afternoon tea is a fun way to meet with friends or to celebrate an occasion without feeling rushed. Some might even say that afternoon tea is the new lunch!
Recipes for Afternoon Tea is a collection of delectable finger foods that perfectly accompany a nice cup of tea, or a cocktail. Whether you want to celebrate a special occasion or simply entertain friends and family, this book contains all the cakes, pastries, tarts and biscuits you could wish for, from the classic Victoria Sponge and Jam Tarts to Gruyère Scones and Rustic Mini Quiches - everything you might need to serve with an afternoon tea.
Highlights include:
- The Classics: Coronation Chicken Sandwiches, Sausage Rolls, Potted Shrimp
- Veg-Forward: Cucumber Sandwiches, Watercress Quiches, Feta & Spinach Filo Parcels
- Something Sweet: Lemon Drizzle Cake, Chocolate Eclairs, Bakewell Tart
- Something Different: Chai Teabread, Vanilla & Rosewater Sables, Amaretti Plum Cakes
- Drinks: Riviera Fizz, Bellini, Hot Spiced Ice Tea
Other titles available in the series:
Recipes for... Soups, Pickling & Preserving, Savoury Bakes, Summer, Mediterranean Feasts, Brunch, Pasta Lovers, Winter, Sweet Treats, Christmas and Noodles, Rice & More
