RECIPES

GOLD-STAR TOASTS

AVOCADOMOZZ TOAST

There’s no doubt warm bread serves as a vehicle for something scrumptious. Whether topped with jam or loaded with smashed avocado, toast is always welcome on our plates.

ALMOND-MISO BUTTER AND JAM TOAST

AVOCADO-MOZZ TOAST Serves: 2 Prep time: 10 minutes

INGREDIENTS 4 slices of soft white bread, such as Sara Lee’s Artisano 8 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, divided 1 ripe avocado, sliced 4 teaspoons lightly dried basil 2 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes 1 teaspoon freshly-ground black pepper 4 teaspoons lemon juice, divided Drizzle of light olive oil Pinch of kosher salt

DIRECTIONS Preheat broiler. In the meantime, divide mozzarella. Broil bread in the oven for 1-2 minutes, checking the toast every 30 seconds. Flip when browned to your liking, remove, and top with mozzarella. Place in broiler for another 1-2 minutes, until cheese is melted. Top toast with sliced avocado. Sprinkle basil, red pepper flakes and black pepper on top. Drizzle a teaspoon lemon juice per toast, followed by the olive oil. Finish with a pinch of Kosher salt.

ALMOND-MISO BUTTER AND JAM TOAST Serves: 2 Prep time: 10 minutes

INGREDIENTS 4 slices of whole grain bread, such as Dave’s Killer Bread 1 cup unsalted almond butter 2 teaspoons white miso Pinch of cinnamon Mixed-berry jam or preserves.

Directions Preheat broiler. In the meantime, add almond butter, miso, salt and cinnamon to a food processor or blender. Pulse until smooth and creamy. Broil bread in the oven for 1-2 minutes on each side, checking the toasts every 30 seconds. Remove when browned to your liking. Top with a generous amount of almond-miso butter and jam.

CHERRY TOMATO AND GOAT CHEESE TOAST

CHERRY TOMATO AND GOAT CHEESE TOAST

Serves: 2 Prep time: 10 minutes

INGREDIENTS 4 slices of soft white bread, such as Sara Lee’s Artisano 1/4 cup sunburst, black cherry and cherry tomatoes, mixed 4 tablespoons goat cheese, divided Lemon zest Pinch Kosher salt DIRECTIONS Preheat broiler. In the meantime, slice tomatoes. Broil bread in the oven for 1-2 minutes on each side, checking the toast every 30 seconds. Remove when browned to your liking. Top each toast with one tablespoon of goat cheese. Line with tomatoes. Finish with lemon zest and kosher salt. MASCARPONE AND CUCUMBER TOAST

Serves: 2 Prep time: 10 minutes

INGREDIENTS 4 slices of whole grain bread, such as Dave’s Killer Bread 4 tablespoons mascarpone cheese, divided 4 tablespoons cucumber, diced 2 tablespoons cilantro, leaves Pinch of kosher salt Squeeze of lime

DIRECTIONS Preheat broiler. In the meantime, dice cucumber. Broil bread in the oven for 1-2 minutes on each side, checking the toast every 30 seconds. Remove when toasted to your liking. Top toast with one tablespoon mascarpone cheese each. Add cucumber and cilantro. Top with lime juice and a pinch of kosher salt. M

MASCARPONE AND CUCUMBER TOAST