Charming Crostini and Canapés - 19 recipes
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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Crab Cucumber Bites
By á-2710
Details
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
Imitation crab and cucumbers come together with the hot sauce of your choice to make these creamy and crunchy Crab ...
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Goat Cheese, Cranberry, and Walnut Canapes
By lorik
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
Smoked Salmon Canapés
By dkanon
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
Lobster Crostini with Buttery Tomato & Champagne Sauce
By ruthg
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
Candied Bacon & Apple Canapés
By Kitchenbee
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
Mini Pizza Tacos
By teachskinner
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
Italian 7-Layer Dip
By margiekyle
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
Air Fryer Shrimp Toast
By pfwombat
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
Lemony White Bean Bruschetta
By LynnWelch
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
Shiitake & Roasted Red Pepper Puff Pastry Tart
By John_Merillat
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
Crab, Chile & Mint Crostini
By á-61574
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
Cherry & Apricot Crostata with Ricotta Filling
By Foodiewife, A Feast for the Eyes
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
Ladybug Appetizers
By mjohnmeyer
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)
Bruschetta with Fresh Basil
By Foodiewife, A Feast for the Eyes
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
Edamame & Ricotta Toasts
By á-10360
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
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Smoked Salmon, Fennel and Goat...
- 8 ounces soft fresh goat cheese
- 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh tarragon, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fennel seeds, finely crushed
- 2 teaspoons lemon peel, grated
- 1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
- 2 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
- 30 thin slices French-bread baguette
- 12 ounces thinly sliced smoked salmon
- Lemon peel strips (for garnish)
- Tarragon sprigs (for garnish)
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Ricotta & Pear Crostini with...
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 sprig fresh rosemary, plus additional leaves for garnish
- 8 (1/2-inch) slices of baguette, cut on a sharp angle
- 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 garlic clove, halved
- 1/3 cup part-skim ricotta
- 1/2 large, firm, ripe Bartlett pear, cored, and cut into 16 very thin slices
- coarsely ground black pepper to taste
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Roasted Zucchini Flatbread with...
- 4 small zucchini, cut into 1/2-inch thick rounds, about 1 1/2 pounds
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Kosher salt
- 4 round, pocketless whole-grain pita
- 1/3 cup prepared hummus
- 1/4 cup crumbled goat cheese
- 2 cups baby arugula
- 1/4 cup chopped almonds
- 1 lemon, quartered, for serving
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Fresh Pea Hummus Crostini With Pea...
- 1 1/4 cups fresh shelled green peas (from 1 1/2 pounds peas in pod)
- 1 cup canned garbanzo beans, drained
- 1/4 cup fresh Italian parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup plain whole milk yogurt
- 3 tablespoons green onion, chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 25 thin baguette slices, toasted
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/2 cup pea tendrils (for garnish)
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Crab Toast with Lemon Aioli
- LEMON AIOLI:
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1 garlic clove, finely grated
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest, finely grated
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, plus more to taste
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- Kosher salt to taste
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- CRAB TOAST:
- 1 cup lump crabmeat, picked over, shells removed
- 2 tablespoons fennel fronds, chopped
- 1 to 2 serrano chiles, seeded, finely chopped
- 6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
- Kosher salt to taste
- 4 (3/4-inch thick) slices country-style sourdough bread
- lemon wedges (for serving)
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Pickled Egg Salad Crostini with...
- 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 cup distilled white vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt, plus more
- 6 large eggs
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup fresh chives, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 12 slices 1/4 inch-thick country style bread or ciabatta
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves
- Chervil or parsley leaves with tender stems for garnish
- 12 thin slices Serrano ham or prosciutto
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