French baguette bread32 slices (1/2-inch thick)cut on a slight diagonal
Extra virgin olive oil2 to 3 tablespoons
Large clove garlic1 cut in half
Chevre8 ounces(goat cheese), room temperature
Garnish if desired
Strips or curls of lemon zest
Fresh flat leaf parsley leaves
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Steps
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Combine all tapenade ingredients in small bowl; mix well and set aside.
Arrange baguette slices in single layer on large baking sheet; lightly brush with olive oil. Bake 8 to 10 minutes, or until lightly toasted, turning once. Remove from oven. Gently rub each slice with cut side of garlic. Evenly spread cheese on crostini, about 1/2 tablespoon per slice. Spoon about 2 teaspoons tapenade over each crostini.
Return to oven and bake 3 to 5 minutes or until cheese is warm. Garnish each crostini with lemon zest or parsley. Arrange on serving plate, garnishing plate with additional parsley, if desired. Serve immediately.
*To toast almonds place slivered or sliced almonds in dry skillet over medium heat and cook for 5 to 6 minutes, stirring frequently until golden brown and fragrant.
Makes 32 crostini.
2008 Ultimate Cranberry Recipe Contest Finalist
Mary Hawkes
Prescott, AZ