SIMPLE TOASTS

The idea behind the toasts is that we’ve morphed away from big sandwiches, but we’re still looking for little things to nosh on. We don’t want to fuss, so it’s what we have on hand: these can be made with a day-old loaf or some bread in the freezer. The base is a crostini, then you top it with whatever you’d make as a main or a side.

MAKES 8 TOASTS

These toasts are easy to make (perfect for using up day-old bread) and are the foundation for the recipe variations that follow.

½ baguette

1 tbsp olive oil

Maldon sea salt (or salt of your choice)

MAKE TOASTS

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Slice baguette into toasts on extreme angle, about 1" thick. On cookie sheet, bake for 7 minutes, or until toasted. Remove from oven. Drizzle with olive oil and salt.

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