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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Southern-Style Smørrebrød
Sparked by the leisurely pleasures of the cocktail-and-canapé Mad Men era, smørrebrød (Danish open-faced sandwiches) are the latest craze in stress-free entertaining. With a little clever prep, you…
Ciabatta Crostini with Pimento Cheese and Candied Jalapeños
Ingredients 4 Jalapeños peppers, sliced 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar 1 3/4 cups sugar 1 teaspoon garlic powder 6 slices bacon 1 ciabatta baguette, sliced (you can use…
Grits Crostini
Crostini takes a Southern twist where toasted bread is replaced with grits. We top these bite-size appetizers with Caramelized Apples and Onions. Ingredients 1 cup all-purpose flour 4…
Stuffed Squash Blossom Bruschetta
Most summer produce is available year-round at supermarkets today, but not so with squash blossoms. These special treats can only be found between late spring and early fall.…
Caprese Avocado Toast
Caprese Avocado Toast-avocado toast with fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, basil, and balsamic glaze! This simple avocado toast is great as a snack or meal! Ingredients 2 ripe avocados 2…
Minty Pea Purée on Toast
Ingredients 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided 1 large shallot, thinly sliced 1 clove garlic, minced 3 cups fresh or thawed frozen green peas 1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice 1 teaspoon lemon zest 1/2 to…
Avocado Toast with Cilantro Lime Cashew Cream
Make two slices for yourself and share the other two with a friend, if you feel like it of course. Ingredients 4 pieces of bread 1 super ripe…
Buttery Toasted Pecans
Patiently roasting pecans (the entire 25 minutes!) at 325° to coax out their flavor and essential oils takes them from good to great. Ingredients 1/4 cup butter, melted…
Herbed Deviled Egg Bruschetta
These are deviled eggs at their easiest — no messy mashing and filling. Yolks stay intact — and sunny yellow — when sliced and layered over Dijon mayo…
Smashed Peas with Ricotta Toasts
Ground black pepper adds heat and flavor to sweet peas, soybeans, and sauteed garlic. 1 16-ounce package frozen sweet peas 1 12-ounce package frozen sweet soybeans (edamame) shelled…
