Monday, October 3, 2011

Tea Party Tuesday - Ham & Asparagus with Gruyere Mini Tarts for Tea



Happy Tea Party Tuesday


This week I would like to focus on the 
importance of keeping things SIMPLE.
 

Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication.  
~Leonardo DaVinci
 





Simple Elegance




Want to know a great item that adds 
Simple Elegance to any Tea Party?





Yes, the Mini Phyllo (or Fillo for some) tart shell!!


To channel Rachel Zoe, I go BANANAS for these.


"Shut it down, Trisha! Your Cupcakes & Tea Parties are BANANAS....I just died!"




One of my favorite sites to get inspiration 
for Tea Party Recipes is the 
Athens Recipe Page


The site if full of yummy, and YES...
SIMPLE
ideas for Tea Time Treats!

I will be featuring some fun and SIMPLE ideas 
from this site as well as my own creations 
 all through October.


Here is a simple tea time recipe I created 
that literally takes 5 minutes to prepare.


I adapted Martha Stewart's 
Asparagus Gruyere Tart
into a bite size yummy treat. 



Ham with Asparagus & Gruyere Mini Tarts
 1 package of Mini Phyllo Tart Shells
1 package 8 oz cream cheese, softened
1 cup of shredded black forest ham
1 - 1 1/2 cup of steamed asparagus (I used mostly the top third of the spear)
1 cup of shredded Gruyere Cheese
Dash of Olive Oil
Salt and Pepper to Taste

Preheat oven to 350
Thaw Phyllo Shells
Mix cream cheese, ham and asparagus tips and add salt and pepper to taste
Spoon 1 Tablespoon Cream Cheese Mixture into Tart Shell
Sprinkle with Shredded Gruyere Cheese
Top with Drizzle of Olive Oil

Bake in oven for 5-7 minutes or until cheese is melted and bubbly!!

Serve Warm



Ooooohhhh YUMMY

Want some SWEET TREATS to
make with those mini tart shells?


Check out my Recipes Page for some great
easy, quick, SIMPLE ideas.



Come back next week to find

a cute Halloween themed idea
for your Mini Phyllo Shells!! 

Thank you for joining 
Rachel Zoe and I for Tea Party Tuesday.

A beautiful teacup from my Mom's collection!!

I really enjoy viewing what you
are bringing to the TEA PARTY.


I believe that a simple and unassuming 
manner of life is best for everyone, best 
both for the body and the mind. ~ Einstein
We shall never know all the goodness that a simple smile can do.
~Mother Teresa
And my FAVORITE:
All truth is simple....is that not doubly a lie?
~ Nietzsche 


Pretty Much.


I am sharing SIMPLICITY with:
TEA, INSPIRATION & TABLESCAPES:  

OTHER FUN SWEETS/FOOD and CRAFT LINK PARTIES YOU MIGHT LIKE:
 Mouth Watering Mondays, Melt in Your Mouth Mondays, Mingle Monday, Made it on Monday Sumo's Sweet Stuff Made by You Mondays Making the World Cuter Mondays Motivate Me Monday Joy of Desserts Dittle Dattle Amaze Me Monday Jam Hands Recipe Share Monday Mangia MondaysTUESDAY Crazy for Crust Confessions of a SAHM Delicious Dishes Cupcake Tuesday Let's Do Brunch Tempt my Tummy Tuesday Mandi's Tasty Tuesday Topsy Turvy Tuesday  Handmade Tuesday  Tasty Tuesday Tip Me Tuesday  Time Out Tuesday  Get Your Craft On WEDNESDAY Cast Party Wednesday Lil' Luna Ginger Snap Crafts Wonka Wednesday Whatever Goes Wednesday Wow Us Wednesday Look What I Made Wednesday What I Whipped Up Wednesday Let's Do Brunch Whatever You Want Wednesday Wow Me Wednesday This Chick Cooks Gooseberry PatchTHURSDAYArtsy Girl Sweet Treats Thursday Sweets This Week  Thursday Show Your Stuff House of Hepworths Brambleberry Cottage FRIDAY: Tidy Mom Inspiration Friday Feathered Nest Friday Bacon Time Friday Party Sweet Tooth Friday Show and Tell Friday It's a Hodgepodge Friday Weekend Wrap Up Flaunt it Friday  Sassy Sites Friday Fun  Fridays Unfolded Food on Fridays Friday Flair Foodie FridayWEEKEND Sweets for a Saturday So Sweet Sundays The Girl Creative   Sundae Scoop


What are YOU bringing to TEA this week?


31 comments:

xinex said...

These are looking so delicious, Trish. I want to try them...Christine

Sandi@ Rose Chintz Cottage said...

Hi Trisha,
Oh, I love Gruyere cheese so these would be a superb treat for moi. You share the greatest recipes; thank you! The teacup is very cute. I always enjoy coming to your party. Thanks for sharing and have a lovely week.

Blessings,
Sandi

MsFoxsSweets said...

Thanks for hosting! I have looked for those Fillo shells in the store and can't find them! I love that you made the tart in the fillo shell instead of how the original recipe was. They look great! I love small food!

kitty@ Kitty's Kozy Kitchen said...

Mmmmmm, those tarts look divine! What a lovely tea party finger food!!

Judith @ Lavender Cottage said...

Hi Trisha
The footed teacup from your mom is sweet. I think even I could make this recipe and how elegant these would be for my next tea.
Thanks for sharing such scrumptious recipes.
Judith

My Little Home and Garden said...

Ohhh,these looks so good, Trish. If you need help eating them, I may just be available!

Wsprsweetly Of Cottages said...

What? This is a totally new Meme to me.. :) What am I bringing to tea? My appetite? :) Your recipe sounds wonderful..and looks delicious.
I know I would go nuts trying to find that cheese. I have never heard of it which probably shows my ignorance as far as cooks go.
Wait..I'll ask my daughter. She would know!
:)

Lisa said...

Yummy with a capitol Y! And I will be anxiously awaiting more simple ideas for entertaining - you always do the best recipes and projects. Out of curiosity, will Sophia eat these? Isabelle considers cheese in any form to be the devil.
Hugs,
lisa

Unknown said...

I'm pretty much obsessed with anything made with phyllo sheets, this sounds delicious!

Jocelyn said...

This does sound rather delicious and perfect for a tea. I will be right over with my mini pb cheesecakes:-)

Snap said...

Yummy, Trish. I love asparagus. I'll have to try these!

Marie said...

Thank you so much for the recipe Trish! Love phyllo doughs and love asparagus. They look so charming...perfect for tea. Love your mom's cup too! Happy Tea Tuesday and thanks for hosting!
-Marie

Anonymous said...

Oh, yum! Thanks for the hint to just fill some shells for elegant teatime dining! I never think to do that. I know they have gluten - but - perhaps not quite so much? Actually, having a bout with pain since I overdid the gluten products this past month. Ya! Need to purge and get back on track!
Joy!
Kathy

Susanne said...

Those treats look tempting, and your mom's cup is just lovely.

The Tablescaper said...

These look fabulous and EASY!

- The Tablescaper

Wanda Lee said...

Dear Trisha,

Thanks so much for your kinds words! It means a lot to me as you are an inspiration and then some, to me also dear lady!

I love this week's yummy treats; I do so enjoy savory finger,tea party foods especially!

Hugs, Wanda Lee

Johanna Gehrlein said...

Hello Trisha,
the Asparagus & Gruyere Mini Tarts look fantastic. The recipe sounds really yummy. Thank you so much for sharing this lovely recipe and the wonderful tea cup.
Best greetings, Johanna

Beth @ Hungry Happenings said...

I love every ingredient in these little tarts. I will have to make these for a girls get together soon.

Marty@A Stroll Thru Life said...

This recipe sounds wonderful, I would definitely love them. Beautiful presentation also. Lovely tea and lovely setting. Thanks so much for joining TTT. Hugs, Marty

Anonymous said...

Trisha, your footed tea cup is absolutely darling!! I'm not able to join the tea parties this week; but there's always next week.

Happy Tea Party,
Marianne

Tea & Chocolate Guy said...

Trisha ... the mini tarts sound and look really yummy .. I'll take a couple to go please. Your mom's teacup is breath taking , the little feet adorable.. Yes the Ritz is amazing ...I can't wait!! wishing you a simple (I'm all about simplicity) week filled with many blessings! xo HHL

Terri said...

Oh just look at that gorgeous three footed cup! It is so elegant and fine. I love the soft colors. Lucky mom!
Your treats too look delicious. Simple is good!
Hugs,
Terri

GardenOfDaisies said...

These look sooo delicious! I know I'll be revisiting all your yummy recipes come Holiday open house season!

beti said...

They look really good! great for a gourmet snack :D

http://bitstreats.blogspot.com/

Two Minute Takes said...

Oh what a lovely October it is going to be on your site and what a simple and delicate way to kick it off. I've never seen these phyllo tart shells before but boy I could have fun with them. Looking forward to your other delights to come.

P.S. Was in a gift shop the other day and spotted some little tea cups and saucers sitting on a display shelf. Thought of you and your Mom right away ;)

Martha's Favorites said...

Hi Trisha: Love that tea cup! Wow, the little legs are so cute. The tarts are amazing. Thank you for always giving us a treat. Blessings, Martha

Liz That Skinny Chick Can Bake said...

Your tarts look fabulous!!! So nice to be back for your linky party again :)

Shirley said...

Phyllo, ham, asparagus, and cheese? Sounds heavenly! Thanks for hosting as always.

Joy @ Joy Of Desserts said...

Simply delicious! Love your post, as always, Trish. Great quotes. :-)

Unknown said...

Guess WHO Made the TOP 3 on "Made it on Monday"?

YOU!! Wahoo! these were great Trish!!

Thanks so much for linking up!

Angela McRae said...

Now that is a perfect teatime treat! That's going in my keeper file for my next tea!

 
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