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Bruschetta

Peppered Chicken Liver, Sage, and Fried Onion Bruschetta

Bruschetta — a rustic Italian canapé — is the perfect vehicle for the robust flavors of late summer. Serve these topped toasts as a first course or, with a salad and a glass of wine, as a light supper.

Bruschetta with White Beans and Walnuts

This recipe can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Bruschetta with Olive Paste, Peppers and Goat Cheese

To make this easy appetizer even easier, substitute store-bought roasted red bell peppers for the home-roasted ones.

Ripe Olive and Goat Cheese Toasts

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Bruschetta with Sauteed Greens

The robust flavor of Grey Celtic salt complements the greens perfectly.

Garlic Toasts with Swiss Chard, Raisins, and Pine Nuts

Although this mix of greens with pine nuts and raisins is typically a vegetable course, here it is placed on toasted bread rounds to serve as a tapa. If you prefer it as a side dish, chop the chard very coarsely.

Mushroom Sauté with Goat Cheese Crostini

"Recently I had dinner at a fine restaurant with a peculiar name: The Place Next to the San Juan Ferry," says Beth Fogarty Day of Redmond, Washington. "It's right by the water in Friday Harbor, Washington. I'd love the recipe for the mushroom and goat cheese appetizer."

Portobello Bruschetta with Rosemary Aïoli

"The bruschetta topped with portobello mushrooms and caramelized onions at Tapas 177 is one of the best things I've eaten in this town," writes Laurence Schacht of Rochester, New York. "I'd like to re-create this dish at home for my friends." The restaurant-style results of this recipe are worth the effort. Use roasted red peppers from a jar instead of roasting fresh ones, if desired, and note the do-ahead steps.

Mozzarella, Greens, and Garlic Bruschetta

Bruschetta — a rustic Italian canapé — is the perfect vehicle for the robust flavors of late summer. Serve these topped toasts as a first course or, with a salad and a glass of wine, as a light supper.

Bruschetta with White Beans, Tomatoes and Olives

A terrific appetizer for parties.

Roasted Bell Pepper Bruschetta

Tidbits to serve with before-dinner drinks.

Artichoke Bruschetta

Though these bruschetta are a terrific first course for almost any meal. They'd actually make a great lunch as well—just think of them as open-faced sandwiches.

Artichoke Bruschetta

This recipe can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.