5 recipes for varied, easy and delicious toasts

Today I come with something different, a selection of toast recipes that are ideal as an improvised dinner or as a quick appetizer and are always a hit with attendees. There is nothing complicated about preparing a variety of toasts and the result is, in addition to being very attractive, very delicious.

You can make them with any type of bread , either with a narrow loaf type baguette or flute, or with a wider loaf and even with a loaf, but in these cases, I recommend cutting the slices in half, thus making larger bites. small ones that will prevent you from being satisfied with a single piece of toast.

So that you can choose the ones you like the most or serve a varied assortment that will delight all diners , we are going to make these five varied toasts , as simple to prepare as they are successful and delicious:

1. Tomato and anchovy toast
2. caprese toast
3. Salmon and crème fraîche toast
4. Ratatouille and fresh cheese toast
5. Scrambled egg toast with ham and tomato

As you will see below, preparing these 5 toasts is not difficult at all and they are a perfect wild card for any meal of the day, whether it is an improvised appetizer or a snack-dinner that you will have ready in no time. And since bread is the star ingredient, it is worth it if it comes from a good bakery or if you bake your best pieces for the occasion.

I hope that you not only like these ideas and prepare them at home, but that they serve as inspiration for you to combine your favorite ingredients and create a range of varied toasts that become your favorites.

Here you have the recipes for these delicious toasts!

1. Tomato and anchovy toast

Ingredients

• Bread
• Red tomatoes (your favorite variety, but make it strong)
• Anchovies
• Chopped garlic
• Chopped parsley
• Salt
• Extra virgin olive oil

Preparation

1. Cut the bread into slices approximately one finger thick and toast them.
2. Wash the tomatoes, cut them into brunoise (into small cubes) and put them in a bowl.
3. Add a little salt and a splash of olive oil and stir gently.
4. Spread a tablespoon of the chopped tomato over the slices of bread.
5. Arrange an anchovy on the tomato and sprinkle with a little garlic and chopped parsley.

Grades

• Try this same toast, but changing the anchovy for anchovy, roasted or canned sardine or some desalted cod crumbs. You'll see what a delight!

2. Caprese toast

Ingredients

• Bread
• Pear Cherry Tomatoes
• Mozzarella
• Oregano (fresh or dried)
• Salt
• Extra virgin olive oil

Preparation

1. Cut the bread into slices approximately one finger thick and toast them.
2. Wash and cut the cherry tomatoes in half. Add salt and a little oil and set aside.
3. Chop the mozzarella and distribute the pieces over the toasted bread slices.
4. Arrange the cut tomatoes on the mozzarella, so that the cut part touches the cheese and sprinkle a little chopped oregano on each toast.

Grades

• If you want, you can use a fresh cheese (type of Burgos, Mató or even a feta cheese) instead of the mozzarella.

3. Salmon and crème fraîche toast

Ingredients

• Bread
• A few slices of smoked salmon
• Crème fraîche (or a creamy, spreadable cheese)
• Rosemary honey (or a mild honey)
• Chopped nuts
• Some finely chopped fresh rosemary
• Freshly ground black pepper

Preparation

1. Cut the bread into slices approximately one finger thick and toast them.
2. Generously spread the bread with the crème fraîche or cream cheese of your choice.
3. Place some slices of smoked salmon on top of the cream and decorate with fresh rosemary, freshly ground black pepper and pieces of walnuts.
4. Add a trickle of honey on top before serving, using a honey spoon .

Grades

• This combination is simply delicious and if you use a walnut or rye bread, German type, the result is even better.
• You can change the crème fraîche for a soft blue cheese with a very creamy texture to get a different and also very delicious toast.

4. Ratatouille and fresh cheese toast

Ingredients

• Bread
• Homemade ratatouille (whatever you make regularly, taking advantage of seasonal vegetables)
• Fresh cheese (whichever you prefer) or feta cheese
• Extra virgin olive oil

Preparation

1. Cut the bread into slices approximately one finger thick and toast them.
2. Spread a generous spoonful of ratatouille on each slice of bread, distributing it evenly.
3. Place some shredded cheese on top.
4. Put a drizzle of olive oil on top before serving.

Grades

• To make ratatouille at home you will only need a few cloves of finely chopped garlic, onion, green pepper, zucchini and tomatoes. You can also add eggplant and red pepper. Cut everything into cubes (with the Gefu Treppo cutter you will have them in a moment) and poached until done, you will have a delicious ratatouille, which you can store in jars and freeze for your lunches and dinners, accompanying everything from cod loins to eggs. scrambled, for a delicious Riojan ratatouille. You can see the recipe here .

5. Scrambled egg toast with ham and tomato

Ingredients

• Bread
• Eggs
• Serrano ham cut into thin slices
• Red tomatoes (the ones you like the most, but they are firm)
• Extra virgin olive oil
• Salt
• Freshly ground black pepper
• Canons

Preparation

1. Cut the bread into slices approximately one finger thick and toast them.
2. Place a slice of ham on each slice of bread.
3. Cut the tomatoes into wedges and set aside.
4. Lightly beat the eggs with a little salt and freshly ground black pepper and cook them in a frying pan with a little olive oil, stirring constantly until they set and you see lumps forming.
5. Spread the scrambled eggs over the ham using a spoon.
6. Put a couple of tomato wedges on the scrambled egg and decorate with some fresh lamb's lettuce.
7. Sprinkle with salt and black pepper before serving.

Grades

• If you want to add a little creaminess to the scrambled eggs, you can add a splash of cream or a teaspoon of cream cheese to the eggs when you beat them, before putting them in the pan.

I hope you find in this selection of toasts recipes that become classics for family gatherings.

I encourage you to try them, each one is delicious, alone or accompanied by the others. And you, what do you tell us? What toasts do you like to prepare? Leave your winning combinations in the comments , we'll love to learn new ones and try them!