Flowers are nice, but Mother's Day calls for an extra something. Like finger sandwiches! And maybe a Savory Spring Vegetable and Goat Cheese Tart? We say celebrate Mom this coming weekend with an elegant springtime tea. With our do-ahead tips, the meal will be no sweat for you--and special for her.
Shaved-Radish Sandwiches with Herb Butter
Curried Egg Salad in Mini Pitas
Sesame-Crusted Crab and Mango Tea Sandwiches
Savory Spring Vegetable and Goat Cheese Tart
Sweet Lavender Scones with Lemon Curd
* Prep and chill the herb butter, crab mixture, and egg salad up to 8 hours ahead.
* Arrange finger sandwiches on a space-saving tiered stand or pretty serving platters. Then drape plastic wrap over the prepared sandwiches until serving. It'll keep the bread from drying out.
* Skip the stress and pick a main course you can serve at room temperature. It'll be ready when you are.
* Heat up the water before guests arrive, but wait until they sit down to steep the leaves.
* Choosing the tea for this party is half the fun--for guests, too. Set out pots of black, green, and herbal varieties and write each name on the back of an index or business card. Here, some of our favorites:
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