From Better Homes and Gardens

Baguettes are a long, thin version of French bread, providing more crunchy crust per bite. Use this bread in a sandwich or as the base for crostini.

French Bread

From Better Homes and Gardens

When this fat-free loaf is pulled from the oven, bread lovers will appreciate the effort.

Artisan-Style French Bread

From Taste of the South

French Loaves

From Midwest Living

French bread slices are topped with garlic butter and a fresh tomato-basil topper for this grilled appetizer.

Bruschetta with Tomato-Basil Topping

From Fine Cooking Magazine

This ultimate version of the bistro classic is made with homemade beef broth and caramelized onions. Aged Gruyere is key to getting the traditional bubbling crust of cheese; it's rich, smooth, and melts easily.

Classic French Onion Soup

From The Food Channel

This hearty and rich soup is easy to make and has a dramatic presentation. Use leftover bread slices that have been left out to dry for a couple of days for the best results. By using low sodium broth you can season according to your own preference.

Onion Soup Gratinee

From Food & Wine

This crostini from Karen Small at the Flying Fig in Cleveland, topped with goat cheese mousse, red-wine caramel, and strawberry compote, is a delightful example of a dish that combines sweet and savory. Each component can be used in a variety of sweet and savory ways: The caramel, for instance, is great drizzled over pecorino cheese or vanilla ice cream.

Goat Cheese Mousse with Red-Wine Caramel

From Better Homes and Gardens

A French classic with its egg-and-butter richness and quaint knob atop, brioche gets in the holiday spirit with the addition of colorful dried fruits.

Festive Holiday Brioches

From Family Circle

Cooked onion rings make a flavorful topping for this classic French bread recipe.

Onion Baguette

From Taste of the South

Chocolate Bread Pudding

From Midwest Living

This sophisticated dessert pudding, speckled with bright red dried cherries, is finished off with a buttery whiskey sauce.

White Chocolate Bread Pudding with Hard Sauce

From Midwest Living

Ham, salami, and cheese are layered with a homemade relish to make these hearty main-dish sandwiches.

Michigan Muffuletta

From Midwest Living

Sandwich lovers swear by this towering combination of roast beef, ham, Genoa salami, dill pickle, and Swiss cheese. Make it for friends on game night.

Mile-High Sub

From Midwest Living

Red sweet peppers and green onions add color to this smoky cheese dip. Serve it as an appetizer with bread cubes or tortilla chips.

Jack Cheese and Smoky Chipotle Fondue

From Midwest Living

Caramel ice cream topping, pecans, and cinnamon make a sweet sauce for a wedge of Havarti cheese in this recipe. Serve with fresh fruit and bread for dessert or a sweet appetizer.

Go-Nutty Grilled Cheese

From Tyler Florence

Grilled Brie and Tomato on Crusty Bread

From Family Circle

These panini are stacked with eggplant, mozzarella, roasted peppers, fresh basil, and chicken cutlets for a sandwich that easily makes a meal.

Chicken & Veggie Panini

From Midwest Living

For these appetizers, you can choose which topping to make--the bean and pesto recipe or the tomato-olive one. Or make both!

Crostini Appetizers

From Midwest Living

Turn a classic BLT into a main dish salad. The favorite combination of bacon, lettuce, and tomato are added to a mix of vegetables and toasted bread to make a delightful meal. Creamy mustard dressing makes the perfect topping.

BLT Salad

From Family Circle

This bread, cheese, and onion recipe bakes to a golden brown and is a quick and easy meatless one-dish meal.

Cheese and Onion Bread Casserole

From Midwest Living

Smoked trout and salmon are blended with cream cheese and a variety of seasonings to create this savory appetizer spread.

Smoked Fish Spread

From Better Homes and Gardens

Cheesy and addictive, this quick-and-easy spread features Italian parsley, also called flat-leaf parsley, that boasts a milder flavor than the curly leaf variety.

Parmesan-Artichoke Crostini Spread

From Midwest Living

Pancetta adds a salty flavor to this easy lobster salad. Serve on hearty rolls or bread for lunch or dinner.

Lobster Roll Salad Sandwich

From Midwest Living

Top slices of French bread with vegetables and cheese to make these colorful appetizers.

Salad Bread

From Midwest Living

Mushrooms and creamy, sharp goat cheese cooked in a balsamic reduction come together in these easy, elegant warm appetizers.

Goat Cheese and Fresh Mushroom Crostini