Toast

This bread is adapted from Jean Lemlin's recipe, from our March 1994 issue.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

This recipe can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

This bruschetta tastes best with tomatoes fresh from the garden. This recipe can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

A relatively new item in the produce section, broccolini is a cross between broccoli and Chinese kale. It has a milder, sweeter taste than broccoli. Buy German potato salad, and braise red cabbage to serve warm with the open-face sandwiches. Gingerbread and chunky applesauce make a perfect finale.

Goat cheese and mint make for a special springtime version of bruschetta. Serve these on a platter as an appetizer, or offer them alongside the Radicchio Salad .

With months to go before the summer tomato season, we've found that slow-roasting brings out the flavor of winter plum tomatoes.

Martini fans will find that this simple and elegant appetizer goes perfectly with their favorite cocktail.

Fresh Ricotta, Anchovy, and Oregano Toasts Crostini refers to a whole family of antipasti based on thin slices of bread, toasted, sometimes brushed with olive oil, and covered with any number of savory toppings. If you can, buy fresh anchovies and marinate them yourself or buy them already marinated from an Italian or Hispanic deli (where they are known as alici marinati or boquerones respectively; see note below).

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Anchovies, capers, olives and sun-dried tomatoes enhance the delicious butter. It is also good melted over grilled fish or chicken.

Oysters are a great way to start any meal, but buttered on toast they are ideal winter comfort food.

Great flavor resulted when we made these croùtes in a ridged grill pan, but a broiler will get the job done.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.