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Crostini and canapés may just be the perfect finger food! Make the classics or experiment with fun topping. Meats, cheeses, spreads, veggies, chutneys and more are waiting for your creative touch!

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By á-2710

Rate this recipe 4.5/5 (29 Votes)
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Servings 48
Preparation time 15
Cooking time 30

  • 3 medium cucumbers
  • 2/3 cup reduced-fat cream cheese
  • 2 teaspoons lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
  • 1 (8-ounce) package imitation crabmeat, chopped
  • 1/3 cup finely chopped sweet red pepper
  • 2 green onions, sliced

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Imitation crab and cucumbers come together with the hot sauce of your choice to make these creamy and crunchy Crab ...

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These slightly sweet and savory canapés will make the perfect bites to nosh on at your next dinner party or gather...

  • 24 walnut halves, about 3/4 cup
  • 4 teaspoons olive oil
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • coarse salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
  • 24 thin slices whole-wheat baguette, from 1/2 baguette
  • 1 (8-ounce) package fresh goat cheese
  • 1/2 cup dried cranberries
  • 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme, plus leaves for garnish
4.8/5 (5 Votes)

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Just a few ingredients and a couple of simple steps result in these delicious smoked salmon canapés that add class...

  • 1 package (8-ounces) reduced-fat cream cheese
  • 1 teaspoon fresh dill, snipped or 1/4 teaspoon dill weed
  • 36 slices cocktail rye bread
  • 12 ounces sliced smoked salmon or lox
  • 1 medium red onion, thinly sliced and separated into rings
  • Fresh dill sprigs, optional
4.3/5 (8 Votes)

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Champagne and lobster are the epitome of elegance, and they take the starring role in this crostini appetizer, rich...

  • SAUCE:
  • 3 large vine tomatoes
  • Pinch superfine sugar
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted organic butter, divided
  • 1 cup champagne, sparkling wine or Italian prosecco
  • Tabasco or Crystal hot sauce
  • Salt
  • Ground white pepper
  • Fresh lemon juice
  • CROSTINI:
  • 1/2 cup Hollandaise sauce
  • Whole piece of tail meat from 1-pound lobster
  • 1 small crusty white baguette, sliced
  • Fresh dill leaves, snipped
  • Freshly ground black pepper
4/5 (33 Votes)

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Sweet and savory, these creamy, cheese-laced appetizers are dripping in the fragrant flavors or crispy Granny Smith...

  • 1 (14.1-ounce) box Pillsbury refrigerated pie crusts, softened
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 1 tablespoon sea salt
  • 1/3 cup packed dark or light brown sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cayenne
  • 20 thin slices center-cut bacon
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 2 small Granny Smith apples
  • 1 (4-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
  • 1 1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese, about 6-ounces
0/5 (0 Votes)

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Mini pizzas are made with tortillas that are cut into small rounds and topped with traditional pizza toppings

  • 5 (10-inch in diameter) tortillas
  • 1/4 cup butter, melted
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 cup pizza sauce
  • 1 1/2 cup grated mozzarella
  • pepperoni slices, optional, to taste
4.3/5 (58 Votes)

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This recipe for Italian seven layer dip features crostini piled with ricotta, sautéed onions, grape tomatoes, garl...

  • 1 baguette, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Black pepper, freshly ground
  • 2 cups ricotta
  • Kosher salt
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 cups grape tomatoes, halved
  • 1/2 cup chicken stock
  • 5 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 12 ounces spicy Italian sausage, casings removed
  • 1/2 cup sliced pepperoncini, drained
  • 1 (12-ounce) jar marinated artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
  • 1 (12-ounce) jar roasted red peppers, drained and chopped
  • 1 (8-ounce) container fresh mozzarella ciliegine, drained and cut in half
  • 8 leaves basil, cut into chiffonade
4.7/5 (9 Votes)

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Delicious and delicate shrimp toasts are quickly prepared in an air fryer

  • 2 slices sandwich bread
  • 1/4 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon roasted sesame seed
  • MARINADE
  • 1/4 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon rose or white wine
  • 1 tablespoon egg white
  • SAUCE
  • 2 tablespoons ketchup
  • 1/2 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/2 tablespoon sugar
4.3/5 (17 Votes)

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This healthy yet hearty grilled bruschetta recipe features mashed cannellini beans and the bright flavors of fresh ...

  • 1 (8-ounce) long loaf Italian bread
  • 1 (15 to 19 ounce) can white kidney beans (cannellini), rinsed and drained
  • 1/2 teaspoon lemon peel, grated
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice, freshly squeezed
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon black pepper, coarsely ground
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley leaves, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon fresh parsley leaves, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, each cut in half
4.2/5 (9 Votes)

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Almonds and tarragon may seem like unusual additions to a mushroom and pepper tart, but the combination is simply a...

  • 1 (9-ounce) sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 3 cups (8-ounces) shiitake mushrooms, stemmed and coarsely chopped
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 1/3 cup (4-ounces) jarred roasted red peppers, patted dry and coarsely chopped
  • 1 1/2 cups (4-ounces) Gruyère, coarsely grated
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh tarragon, plus 1 teaspoon
  • 3 tablespoons almonds, sliced
4.6/5 (7 Votes)

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Crostini is topped with crab mixed with aioli, lime juice, mint and a little chile pepper to spice it up a bit! Gar...

  • 12 slices of Pullman or sourdough bread
  • 8 ounces cooked jumbo lump crabmeat
  • 3 tablespoons aioli ,or mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon fresh mint, finely chopped
  • Fresno chile or red jalapeño, stemmed, seeded, and minced
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • Thinly sliced fresh mint
4.8/5 (4 Votes)

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Who knew that Cherries & Apricots are a match made in heaven? Crostatas are very easy to make

  • For the crust:
  • 1 stick or 1/2 cup cold butter
  • 1 1/2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour (I use King Arthur Brand)
  • 3 tablespoons sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
  • 3-4 tablespoons ice water
  • For the filling:
  • 1 cup ricotta
  • 2 egg yolks
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 3 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 Tablespoon orange zest
  • For the fruit:
  • 20 about 20 cherries, pitted
  • 3-4 apricots, pitted and sliced
  • 3 Tablespoons sugar
  • 2 tsp cornstarch (or 1 teaspoon clear jel)
  • 1/4 tsp almond extract (optional, but my favorite)
  • 1 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
  • 2 Tablespoons apricot or peach jam (optional)
  • coarse sugar (for a delicious crunch on the dough)
  • 1 egg, beaten and mixed with water
  • powdered sugar, for dusting
4.6/5 (14 Votes)

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These cute little ladybug cracker appetizers are perfect for an April fool's day spring or summer party

  • 2 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 2 tablespoons sour cream
  • Black food coloring
  • 1/2 teaspoon minced chives
  • 1/8 teaspoon garlic salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon minced fresh parsley
  • 36 butter flavored crackers
  • 18 cherry tomatoes, quartered
  • 18 small black olives
  • 72 fresh chive pieces (about 1-1/2 inches long)
4/5 (14 Votes)

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This is such a simple recipe to make, and it's highly versatile

  • 1 fresh baguette
  • Good quality olive oil
  • 1 large clove fresh garlic, peeled
  • 1 to 2 small garlic cloves, finely minced
  • Roma tomatoes (these work best)
  • 8 to 12 fresh basil leaves
  • Fresh Parmesan-Reggiano (not the stuff in the green can, please)
  • Kosher salt & fresh ground pepper
4.5/5 (11 Votes)

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Edamame & Ricotta Toasts will make the most delicious addition to any holiday or party appetizer spread

  • 2/3 cup frozen peas
  • 1/2 cup frozen shelled sweet soybeans (edamame)
  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 6 cloves garlic, sliced
  • 1/3 cup snipped fresh basil or mint
  • 24 1/4 inches whole grain baguette-style French bread slices, toasted
  • 1/2 cup part-skim ricotta cheese
  • 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
4/5 (7 Votes)

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