By Kelley
Crostini:Crostini is an Italian appetizer consisting of a small slice of grilled or toasted bread and toppings. |
Crostini, a fancy Italian word for ‘little toasts’, are the perfect solution to any party appetizer. In my book, there are no rules for a crostini except a slice of bread (your choice, although baguette is customary) and whatever suits your mood for the topping. I am moving into the swing of summer, so I concocted an apricot, peach, basil, goat cheese crostini. The vibrant colors of green, orange, and white make it stand-out appetizer (I am thinking of serving it during the our World Cup Watch party as a tribute to the colors of COTE D’IVORE (the Ivory Coast, although I don’t actually know what their odds are…). Crostini leave plenty of room for creativity and a limited pantry, because whatever you have on hand can most like be transformed into a delectable topping on a crostini. Some other fun variations are -Strawberry Jam, Cauliflower, and Sunflower Sprouts -Roasted Cherry Tomato, Olive, and Feta -Pistachio Pesto, Caramelized Fennel, and Italian Salume |
Peach, Basil, and Goat Cheese Crostini
1 Demi-Baguette 1 Orange Flesh Peach 1 White flesh Peach 1 Apricot (the stone-fruit does not need to be real ripe since we are going to sear them and do not want them to become overly soft) 3 oz Goat Cheese 2 oz Cream Cheese 3 oz Heavy Whipping Cream Handful of Fresh Basil Leaves 2 Cloves garlic Olive Oil Basalmic Glacé (optional, but definitely recommended for the future of your pantry)
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