My sister makes these for every baby shower and they vanish in minutes. Nobody guesses it only needs 4 ingredients.

tray without spending all day in the kitchen

Tray of cucumber tea sandwiches ready for a gathering

Pile the finished cucumber sandwiches onto a silver tray or large platter and serve them slightly chilled. They go especially well alongside fresh fruit salad, deviled eggs, and a simple green salad. A pitcher of iced tea or lemonade (or both if you’re feeding a crowd) fits the mood perfectly.

If you’re hosting a shower or brunch, you can round things out with a small dessert tray—think cookies or bar desserts that guests