Crostini, Toasts & Canapés
A crisp slice of bread can carry creamy cheese, ripe tomatoes, or fruit with savory accompaniments. These crostini, toasts, and canapés offer small portions with a balance of crunch and topping.
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Brie and Raspberry Crostini with Caramelized Onions
Crisp, olive oil–toasted baguette slices layered with warm, creamy brie and a glossy compote of deeply caramelized red onions, tart raspberries, balsamic vinegar, and fresh thyme. A delicate…
Grilled Cantaloupe and Blue Cheese Butter Crostini
If you’ve never tried grilling cantaloupe before, you’re in for a treat. Giving cantaloupe a good char on the grill brings out a different, more savory side to…
Open-Faced Cherry Tomato Ricotta Sandwiches
Broiling small cherry tomatoes (preferred for their thin, unobtrusive skins) tenderized them while concentrating their flavor. Tossing the tomatoes in a clingy honey-mustard and marjoram dressing further amped…
Bruschetta Cheese Ball
Super easy (make ahead!) Bruschetta Cheese Ball takes just minutes to whip up and is always a total show stopping appetizer! Loaded with fresh tomatoes, sun-dried tomatoes, fresh…
Honey Ricotta Crostini
Ingredients 1/2 baguette 1/4 cup plus 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1/2 teaspoon plus 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt 1 cup ricotta cheese 1 teaspoon lemon zest 1/3 cup honey 2 tablespoons coarse flake sea salt such as Maldon 3 tablespoons pink peppercorns crushed Procedure Preheat…
Guy Fieri’s Garlic Bread
Ingredients 2 sticks butter, softened 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 scallion, minced 1 Tablespoon Parmesan 1 Tablespoon finely chopped parsley leaves Hot sauce, to taste Salt and freshly…
Goat Cheese Crostini with Olive Tapenade
Your guests will love this Grilled Crostini with Olive Tapenade recipe. Grill the bread slices early the day of the gathering. Cool and store in tightly sealed zip-top…
Fresh Tomato Bruschetta
The topping for this simple Fresh Tomato Bruschetta appetizer can be put together ahead of time and refrigerated. We also love it on top of grilled chicken sandwiches,…
Bruschetta with Tomatoes & Basil (Bruschetta al Pomodoro)
Ingredients 4 slices of bread preferably pane casareccio 250 grams cherry or grape tomatoes, minced bunch of basil, minced salt 1 clove garlic (optional), halved extra virgin olive…
Buttered Radish and Ricotta Toast
Ingredients 2 slices rye or wheat bread (see note) 1/2 bunch breakfast radishes 1 tablespoon butter Pinch of salt 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest 1/4 to 1/3 cup fresh…
