Crostini

Ricotta Crostini is a great appetizer, the kind that is not fussy, and that my friends devoured, with wine glasses in hand, while I finished the last of the meal preparations (chicken dumpling soup, but there will be more on the chickens 'dinner parties soon).

Score: Tied Sarah Lenz 2009

Ricotta Crostini is a great appetizer, the kind that is not fussy, and that my friends devoured, with wine glasses in hand, while I finished the last of the meal preparations (chicken dumpling soup, but there will be more on the chickens 'dinner parties soon).

Archive 2009-03-01 Sarah Lenz 2009

Crostini is an Italian term for an hors d’oeuvre served on a little toasted slice of bread.

THE TANTE MARIE’S COOKING SCHOOL COOKBOOK MARY RISLEY 2003

Crostini is an Italian term for an hors d’oeuvre served on a little toasted slice of bread.

THE TANTE MARIE’S COOKING SCHOOL COOKBOOK MARY RISLEY 2003

Crostini is an Italian term for an hors d’oeuvre served on a little toasted slice of bread.

THE TANTE MARIE’S COOKING SCHOOL COOKBOOK MARY RISLEY 2003

Ricotta Crostini with Fresh Thyme starts with a batch of homeade ricotta, which is then whipped w a little milk and sea salt.

Score: Tied Sarah Lenz 2009

Ricotta Crostini with Fresh Thyme starts with a batch of homeade ricotta, which is then whipped w a little milk and sea salt.

Archive 2009-03-01 Sarah Lenz 2009

Prior to this, a tasting of Crostini toasted breads, 3 for $9.50, truffled artichoke tapenade, with mushrooms and parmesan, drizzled with an aged balsamic vinegar.

Jay Weston: Fig & Olive -- A Spectacular Addition to the L.A. Dining Scene Jay Weston 2011

Prior to this, a tasting of Crostini toasted breads, 3 for $9.50, truffled artichoke tapenade, with mushrooms and parmesan, drizzled with an aged balsamic vinegar.

Jay Weston: Fig & Olive -- A Spectacular Addition to the L.A. Dining Scene Jay Weston 2011

The leftovers were a fortuitous kitchen bonus that I used to make Crostini with Gorgonzola and Spiced Figs. The piquant flavor of blue cheese blended seamlessly with the spiced figs. It was so good I want always to keep a jar of spiced figs in the refrigerator for quick and easy last-minute appetizers.

Recipes for Sausage and Lentils with Spiced Figs & Crostini with Gorgonzola and Spiced Figs Laurie Constantino 2008