42 crostini with cheese and balsamic Recipes

eggplant , cut lengthwise into 1/2-inch slices, extra-virgin olive oil, ricotta cheese, balsamic vinegar, freshly chopped oregano leaves, grated parmigiano, crushed red pepper, kosher salt, baguette , cut into 1/2-inch slices on the bias, garlic cloves

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

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

garlic , roasted, white mushrooms cleaned and trimmed, shallots, finely chopped, evoo, dry white wine, chopped fresh parsley, heavy cream, balsamic vinegar, salt and freshly ground pepper, crostini, crumbled soft goat cheese

fresh soft fresh goat cheese, white balsamic vinegar (or use regular red balsamic vinegar), garlic cloves, chopped, fresh thyme, chopped, cracked black pepper, cured green olives, pitted and coarsely chopped, extra virgin olive oil, french bread (1/2-inch thick ), olive oil, minced fresh garlic clove

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

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

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

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

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

carrots, scraped, torn fresh spinach leaves, sliced purple onion, sliced yellow squash, chopped dried tomatoes, chopped fresh tarragon, rice wine vinegar, balsamic vinegar, sugar, olive oil, dry mustard, salt, garlic, minced, skinned, boned roasted chicken , cut into 3/4-inch pieces, goat cheese crostini

ground pecans, bread crumbs, brown sugar, salt, pepper, ground red pepper flakes, eggs, pork tenderloins, trimmed, toasted french bread rounds, baby arugula leaves, herbed cream cheese spread , recipe follows, balsamic strawberry sauce , recipe follows, fresh thyme leaves for garnish , optional, cream cheese, softened, mayonnaise, minced fresh thyme leaves, minced fresh chives, salt and freshly ground black pepper, chopped fresh strawberries (about 1 lb), sugar, balsamic vinegar, cornstarch, chicken broth

fresh figs (not dried ), fresh basil about 4 leaves, ricotta cheese 1/2 tub, balsamic glaze (also called balsamic reduction), baguette, olive oil

walnut bread, sliced into 1/4-inch thick slices and then cut into bite size squares, olive oil, plus extra for brushing bread, pear, peeled, cored , cut into 1/4 s and then sliced into -inch slices, salt and pepper, balsamic vinegar, port wine, prosciutto, gorgonzola cheese

quartered cherry tomatoes, sliced shallots, extra-virgin olive oil, divided, balsamic vinegar, ricotta cheese, crumbled blue cheese , loosely measured, prepared basil pesto, salt, divided, fresh lemon juice, grated lemon peel , loosely measured, french or artisan type baguette , cut 1/4-inch thick on the diagonal, grinds black peppercorns (using handheld grinder), chopped fresh basil leaves, shredded fresh pecorino romano cheese , loosely measured