11 elegant tea party recipes

Recipes

• Cream Scones

  These rich scones are like the ones served in England's cream capital, the county of Devon in the southeast. For...

• Steak and Arugula Sandwiches

  Add some zing to the traditional array of tea sandwiches with these up-to-date fillings.

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  Asparagus, Ham and Goat Cheese Sandwiches

  Add some zing to the traditional array of tea sandwiches with these up-to-date fillings.

• Shrimp and Green Onion Sandwiches

  Add some zing to the traditional array of tea sandwiches with these up-to-date fillings.

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  Rich Fruit-and-Nut Brownies

  These are brownies with real adult taste. Try to find already seeded lexia raisins for convenience; you can substitute dried...

• Strawberries with Lemon-Honey Syrup

  This simple honey syrup makes beautiful seasonal strawberries even more special. Use a light-coloured, fragrant honey such...

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  Lemon-Rose Empire Cookies

  This is a pretty and tasty take on these traditional tea biscuits (cookies). Use pesticide-free rose petals.

• Tuna with Wasabi Mayonnaise Sandwiches

• Curried Turkey with Watercress Sandwiches

  Add some zing to the traditional array of tea sandwiches with these up-to-date fillings.

• Brie and Olive Sandwiches

  Add some zing to the traditional array of tea sandwiches with these up-to-date fillings.

• Egg and Avocado Sandwiches

  Add some zing to the traditional array of tea sandwiches with these up-to-date fillings.