74 crostini with and balsamic Recipes

plain crostini (home made or store bought), chevre goat cheese, dried figs, balsamic vinegar (enough to cover the figs so that they can soak)

italian or french bread , cut into 1/4-inch thick slices, olive oil, salt and freshly cracked black pepper, tomatoes , cut into thick slices, canola oil, mascarpone, scallions, grilled, cut in bite-size pieces, balsamic vinegar, reduced to glaze with a little honey

ciabatta bread , cut into 1/2-inch slices, garlic, peeled and cut in half, good-quality extra virgin olive oil, ripe figs, prosciutto, fresh mint, extra virgin olive oil, balsamic vinegar, freshly ground black pepper

fresh ricotta cheese, extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for brushing, salt and freshly ground pepper, six 1/2-inch-thick slices of italian peasant bread, garlic cloves, 1 minced, red onion, thinly sliced, balsamic vinegar, dry chorizo (about 3 oz), thinly sliced, chopped tarragon, chopped parsley, head of frisee , tender white and light green leaves only

dried black mission figs (about 6 oz), lemon juice, water, maple syrup, salt, vertically sliced yellow onion, balsamic vinegar, chopped fresh thyme, salt, water (optional), remaining ingredients, gorgonzola cheese, softened, thick) slices diagonally cut french bread baguette, toasted (about 12 oz), fresh thyme leaves

halved cherry tomatoes, olive oil, sliced garlic clove, salt, black pepper, fresh basil leaves, balsamic vinegar, packaged herbed goat cheese, toasted crostini

roasted sweet peppers (red & yellow , see our basic roasted red peppers), balsamic vinegar or 2 tbsp red wine vinegar, extra virgin olive oil, fresh parsley, minced, fresh basil, minced, capers, garlic clove, finely minced, salt and black pepper, freshly ground (to taste), cream cheese, room temperature, feta cheese (flavored with basil and tomato or plain feta), goat cheese (preferably fresh young ), pine nuts, toasted, fresh basil (for garnish ), bread (for plain crostini, crusty baguette or chewy peasant-style )

red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, balsamic vinegar or 2 tbsp red wine vinegar, extra virgin olive oil, fresh parsley, minced, fresh basil, minced, capers, garlic clove, minced, salt & freshly ground black pepper, cream cheese, feta cheese (can be flavored), goat cheese, pine nuts, fresh basil (to garnish ), crostini (lightly toasted, thin sliced , french bread)

balsamic vinegar, honey, french bread baguette (1/2 inch thick ), olive oil, coarsely dried cranberries, coarsely chopped dried figs, coarsely chopped unblanched almonds, coarsely chopped pitted greek olives, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, freshly ground pepper, logs (4 oz each) spreadable goat cheese, grated lemon peel, freshly ground pepper, minced fresh mint

thick) diagonal slices cut from a long thin loaf italian or french bread, olive oil, salt, freshly ground black pepper, sliced red onions, balsamic vinegar, soft cheese, such as blue or goat, fresh snipped chives

olive oil, onions, sliced, salt, balsamic vinegar, olive oil, anchovy fillets, capers, garlic , smashed, chicken livers, cleaned and rinsed, white wine, baguette, cut in to 1/2-inch slices, toasted or grilled

brie round (4.5 to5 oz), bread, french (usually 1 loaf), tomatoes (coarsely chopped ), ham (about 1 cup) or 6 oz prosciutto (about 1 cup), olive oil, garlic, minced (or 2 cloves,minced ), dried oregano, italian cheese blend (finely shredded ), balsamic vinegar

french bread, sliced about 1/2-inch thick (or any similar type bread), fromage blanc goat cheese (chevre for example. we used plain chevre with no herbs or any other additions.), baby arugula (ideally from your garden or the local farmer s market), strawberries, cleaned, hulled and sliced 1/4-inch, dark balsamic vinegar (good quality !)

baguette or similar bread (stale bread is fine), olive oil, for brushing, ripe peaches, balsamic vinegar, crumbled blue cheese, freshly ground black pepper (optional)

dried black figs (about 6 oz), lemon juice, water, maple syrup, salt, vertically sliced yellow onions, balsamic vinegar, chopped fresh thyme, salt, water (optional), gorgonzola, softened, french baguette, toasted and sliced, fresh thyme leave

thick) slices italian or french bread baguette, olive oil-flavored cooking spray, extravirgin olive oil, minced garlic (3 cloves), baby spinach, coarsely chopped, freshly ground black pepper, salt, chopped seeded plum tomato (about 3 large), balsamic vinegar, fresh mozzarella cheese, thinly sliced

extra-virgin olive oil, porterhouse steak, about 1 1/2 lb and 2-inches thick, at room temperature, salt , preferably gray, freshly ground black pepper, red onions, minced garlic, chopped fresh thyme leaves, balsamic vinegar, crostini , recipe follows

portobello mushrooms caps, light roasted garlic balsamic salad dressing, plus 2 tbsp divided, olive oil, lowfat ricotta, italian seasoning (recommended: mccormick ), salt and freshly ground black pepper, store-bought crostini, roasted red bell pepper , cut into 1/2-inch wide strips, fresh oregano leaves, for garnish