Cut your garlic in half to expose the allicin and rub this on your toasted bread before adding a drizzle of olive oil, salt, pepper, and your fresh tomato topping.

25 Timeless Bruschetta and Crostini Recipes. Layer seasonal ingredients atop crisp slices of toasty bread for an easy, party-perfect appetizer.

Crostini, which means "little toasts" in Italian, are a versatile canvas for a myriad of toppings, much like their cousin, bruschetta. Just $2 for 6 months! SUBSCRIBE NOW ...

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil. 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt. 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper. 1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano. To finish: 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil ...

Whether as dinner or an appetizer, these filling open-faced "sandwiches" keep kitchen prep to a minimum.

With either savory or sweet toppings nothing says 'comfort food' like a thick piece of toasted bread.