5 Ways to Serve Cucumber Cups

 

Here's a surprising revelation....entertaining at home needn't be complicated!  

Whether you're hosting a baby or wedding shower, family bbq or lunch for a group of eight year olds, cucumber cups are a quick and easy vessel for an array of tasty bite-sized foods.

Simply wash your cuke, cut 2"chunks and hollow out with a small spoon or mellon baller.  Fill the centre of the cucumber with your favourite goodies and voila - easy peasy hors d'oeuvres in no time at all.  

Here is a list of how I like to serve these cups:

• Filled with tuna salad - they make a great alternative to a sandwich for a group of kiddies (and believe it or not some kids prefer the cucumber skins to the insides - I speak from personal experience on this one)

• Fill with plain or roasted red pepper hummus and top with a piece of basil.  For an extra special presentation, use a star tip and pipe the dip into the cucumber cup.

• Fill with a tomato or corn salsa and dollop of sour cream

• Hollow out 4" long chunks of cucumber and fill with gazpacho or a nice chilled soup.

• Combine cooked and chopped shrimp, lemon, garlic and parsley for a shrimp scampi-esque filling. Stuff into cucumber cups.

What is your go-to secret for simple, easy entertaining?

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Comments

[coffee with Julie]

What a GREAT idea! I've never seen this before. I'm totally going to try this - I bet the kids will love it just as much as the adults!

[Jan Scott]

Hi Julie - Im so glad you like the idea.  Its great fun for kids.

[elizabeth]

Thanks for the inspiration! I know we will be serving cucumber cups very soon.

[Jan Scott]

Im so glad you liked them.  Theyre lots of fun to make and eat!

[coach suitcase]

Just for today I will have a quiet half hour all by myself and relax. During this half hour, sometime, I will try to get a better perspective of my life.

[Pam]

I served these at my daughters 5th grade tea and they were a big hit with the boys and girls. Thanks for another great idea!

[Jan Scott]

Hi Pam - 

Thats really great - Im so pleased to hear they were a hit.  Thanks for letting me know!