EASY CROSTINI
Crostini are the perfect party appetizer: load these little toasts with toppings of all kinds! Here's how to make them at home: it's quick and easy.
Provided by Sonja Overhiser
Categories Appetizer
Time 15m
Number Of Ingredients 1
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Slice the baguette into thin slices on the bias (diagonally). Place the slices on a baking sheet in a single layer.
- Bake for about 10 minutes, until golden and crispy. Cool to room temperature: they'll crisp up even more as they cool. If making in advance, store up to 5 days in a sealed container at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 46 calories, Sugar 0 g, Sodium 0.3 mg, Fat 0.1 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, Carbohydrate 9.5 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 1.3 g, Cholesterol 0 mg
EASY HERBED FRENCH BREAD
Couple the spirit-warming specialty with crunchy Herbed French Bread Karin Bailey of Golden, Colorado adds a little pizzazz to a store-bought loaf with only three ingredients. Freshly minced herbs liven up each buttery bite of the broiled slices.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 10m
Yield 10 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Cut bread into 1-in. slices. In a small bowl, combine the butter, parsley and chives; spread over one side of each slice of bread. , Place buttered side up on an ungreased baking sheet. Broil 4 in. from the heat for 1-2 minutes or until golden brown.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 205 calories, Fat 10g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 25mg cholesterol, Sodium 370mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.
TOASTED BAGUETTE
Provided by Ina Garten
Time 20m
Yield 20 to 25 toasts
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- Slice the baguette diagonally into 1/4-inch slices. You should have 20 to 25 slices. Place the slices in 1 layer on a baking sheet. Brush each slice with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Bake the toasts for 15 to 20 minutes or until they are crisp and browned. Serve at room temperature.
HERBED BEAN SPREAD WITH BAGUETTE TOASTS
Categories Bean Garlic Herb Super Bowl Vegetarian Quick & Easy Winter Gourmet
Yield Makes about 3 1/2 cups spread and about 75 toasts
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Make toasts:
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- Cut baguette crosswise into 1/4-inch-thick slices. In a saucepan melt butter with salt to taste over moderate heat and brush butter on one side of each slice. Arrange baguette slices, buttered sides up, on 2 large baking sheets and toast in upper and middle thirds of oven until golden, about 12 minutes. (Toasts may be made 2 days ahead and kept in an airtight container.)
- Make spread:
- Drain beans in a colander. Gently rinse beans and drain well. Mince parsley. In a food processor blend together all spread ingredients except oil until smooth. With motor running, add oil in a slow stream, blending until incorporated, and season spread with salt and pepper. (Spread may be made 1 day ahead and chilled, covered. Bring spread to room temperature before serving.)
HERB TOAST
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Appetizers Finger Food Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a baking sheet with a Silpat baking mat; set aside. In a small bowl, combine parsley, thyme, rosemary, salt, pepper, and oil.
- Spread bread slices with garlic, then brush with herb mixture. Place in a single layer on prepared baking sheet, and bake until crisp and edges are beginning to brown, 10 to 12 minutes.
HERBED BEAN SALAD
The flavors in this simple salad get better as the beans marinate and soak up the dressing.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Salad Recipes
Time 15m
Yield Makes 2 cups
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Soak onion in cold water, 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, whisk Dijon and vinegar in a bowl. Slowly whisk in oil until combined. Drain onion and dry well. Stir into dressing along with beans and herbs; season with salt and pepper. Let sit 15 to 20 minutes or refrigerate in an airtight container up to 5 days. Serve as a side, over meat and fish, on toasted rustic bread, or mixed into greens.
WHITE BEAN SPREAD WITH GARLIC & ROSEMARY
This spread has a long shelf life - it can be refrigerated for up to 2 weeks - and can be pulled out for impromptu entertaining.
Provided by USA WEEKEND columnist Pam Anderson
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Dips and Spreads Recipes Bean Dip Recipes
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Place olive oil, garlic and rosemary in a 10-inch skillet. Heat pan until ingredients start to sizzle. Add beans and their liquid to the pan. As beans cook, mash them with a wooden spoon or potato masher. Cook until mixture is a loose spread consistency (it will thicken as it cools). Transfer to a serving bowl or storage container.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 48.2 calories, Carbohydrate 6.2 g, Fat 1.8 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 2.1 g, SaturatedFat 0.3 g, Sodium 1.5 mg, Sugar 0.1 g
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