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Crostini: Meaning “little toasts” in Italian, crostini are small, thin slices of toasted bread, which are usually brushed with olive oil. The word also describes canapés consisting of small slices of toast with a savory topping such as cheese, shrimp, pâté or anchovies. Sometimes crostini refers to the equivalent of a crouton used for soups or salads.

Bruschetta: From the Italian bruscare meaning “to roast over coals,” this traditional garlic bread is made by rubbing slices of toasted bread with garlic cloves, then drizzling the bread with extra-virgin olive oil. The bread is salted and peppered, then heated and served warm.

Popular crostini recipes:

• Giada’s Pea Pesto Crostini
• Crostini With Sun-Dried Tomato Jam (pictured above top)
• Crostini of Chicken Liver Pate With Balsamic Onions
• Prosciutto-Wrapped Crostini With Melon Salsa Crudo
• Crostini With Tuna Tapenade

Popular bruschetta recipes:

• Tomato, Mozzarella and Basil Bruschetta
• Pomodoro Fresco Sourdough Bruschetta
• Bruschetta With Shrimp, Tarragon and Arugula
• Bruschetta With Fontina and Greens (pictured above bottom)
• Roasted Tomato Bruschetta