For Your Table
Toast toppers
Don’t settle for just bread and butter
If you’re looking for breakfast options, you have many great choices. Try combining your favourite spreads with fruits and veggies. Or, experiment with baguettes, muffins or naan instead of your go-to bread. These tasty pairings will help you get your morning off to a unique start.—Christina Guerrero
Wise Owl Fruity Toast
Spread peanut butter or other nut butter over an open-faced English muffin or a muffin sliced in half. Decorate with sliced bananas, blueberries and hulled, sliced strawberries.
Recipe and photo courtesy of Wendy Mallins (daisiesandpie.co.uk)
Berry Breakfast Toast
Combine 125 mL (½ cup) ricotta, 5 mL (1 tsp) honey and 2 mL (½ tsp) vanilla extract in a small bowl. Spread mixture on sliced and toasted crusty bread. Top with fresh berries, drizzle with honey and garnish with fresh mint.
Recipe and photo courtesy of Lori Monte (thekitchenwhisperer.net)
Cucumber and Tzatziki Hummus Naan Toast
Slather a generous amount of hummus on a mini naan. Top with sliced cucumbers, tzatziki sauce and fresh chopped dill. Season with salt and pepper, if preferred.
Recipe and photo courtesy of Katya Kurmayev (littlebroken.com)
BLT Avocado Toast
Mash fresh avocado on toast, then top with arugula, fresh basil leaves, sliced tomato, a poached egg and bacon.
Recipe and photo courtesy of Tiffany La Forge (parsnipsandpastries.com)
Nutty Monkey Bagel
Combine chocolate hazelnut spread with almond butter in a small bowl until smooth. Layer onto sliced and toasted bagel halves. Top with sliced bananas, nuts and a drizzle of maple syrup.
Recipe and photo courtesy of Aubrie Cornelius (theblondechef.com)
Cottage Cheese Tomato Baguette
Scoop cottage cheese over a horizontally sliced and toasted baguette. Top it with sliced tomatoes, a sprinkle of chopped chives and a drizzle of olive oil. Season with salt and pepper.
Recipe and photo courtesy of Danielle Oron (iwillnoteatoysters.com)
COSTCO CONNECTION: Various types of breads and toppings are available in most Costco warehouses. Groceries are available for delivery through Costco Grocery at Costco.ca.