Spread the cottage cheese or cream cheese on the 4 slices of bread, then add a slice of pâté on top of each.

Cover with the other 2 slices of bread and press gently to stick them together.

Cut each sandwich into four pieces to make 8 canapés.

Prepare the toothpicks by adding 1 or 1/2 pickle and an olive (green or black) to each, then place them on top of the canapés.

Serve chilled with a cold drink.