Chevre And Avocado Crostini Food

CROSTINI WITH SPICED CHEVRE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Lay the baguette slices on a large baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil and vinegar. Toast in the oven for 15 to 20 minutes, turning them after 7 minutes. They are done when they are golden and crispy.
• Put the cardamom, coriander, fennel seeds, paprika and salt on a plate or shallow dish and stir to combine. Roll the log of chevre in the spice mixture, making sure it is well coated. Slice the log thinly using a sharp knife or dental floss. Place a round of the coated chevre on each slice of baguette toast, and then put them back in the oven for about 2 minutes, until the cheese is warmed through.

AVOCADO CRAB CROSTINI

Steps:

• Combine crab, mayonnaise, green onion, cheese, pimento, lemon peel, lemon juice and garlic salt.
• To assemble: Top each toasted Baguette slice (or toasted cracker) with 3 tsp of the crab mixture.
• Place an avocado slice on top of each prepared "crostini".
• Repeat, preparing all crostini.
• Refrigerate until ready to serve.

GRILLED VEGETABLE ANTIPASTO WITH HERBED CHEVRE AND CROSTINI

Steps:

• Grilled Vegetable Antipasto:
• 1. Brush the grill grates lightly with the safflower oil. Prepare a hot fire on a gas or charcoal grill.
• 2. Whisk together the olive oil, vinegar, and basil in a small bowl until well blended. Brush the zucchini, yellow squash, onion, red bell peppers, and scallions with the olive oil mixture. Place the vegetables on the hot grill and cook 3 to 4 minutes per side until crisp-tender. Season with salt and pepper.
• 3. Soak the sun-dried tomatoes in 1 cup hot water, covered, about 5 minutes or until softened. Drain and set aside. (Note: Eliminate this step if you are using sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil.)
• 4. Arrange the grilled vegetables, sun-dried tomatoes, and sliced tomatoes on individual plates or a serving platter. Add a slice of chevre on the side of the vegetables. Drizzle the vegetables with the vinaigrette, and drizzle a little more vinaigrette around the place. Garnish with the parsley and basil. Season with additional salt and pepper, if desired, and serve with crostini.
• Crostini:
• Makes 25 to 30 crostini
• 1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees
• 2. Slice the bread on a slight angle into 1/4-inch-thick slices and place on a baking pan in a single layer.
• 3. Mix together the olive oil, butter, parsley, dill and pepper in a small bowl.
• 4. Brush one side of each piece of bread with the butter mixture and sprinkle with the salt. Toast in the oven 10 to 15 minutes, until golden brown and crunchy.
• 5.Let cool completely, then store in an air-tight container up to 1 week.
• Herbed Balsamic Vinaigrette:
• 1. Combine the vinegar, lemon juice, herbs, and pepper in a small bowl and stir to mix.
• 2. Slowly add the olive oil and the canola oil and whisk until all the oil is incorporated. Refrigerate in an air-tight container until ready to use or up to 1 week.
• Herbed Chevre:
• 1. Mix the parsley and pepper together on a plate. Roll the chevre log in the mixture, pressing lightly so the seasonings adhere. Wrap in plastic wrap and chill 1 to 2 hours.
• 2. Remove the log from the refrigerator and unwrap. Cut into 1-inch slices with string, dental floss, or wire. Keep refrigerated until ready to serve

LUMP CRABMEAT AND AVOCADO CROSTINI

Steps:

• 1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.
• Brush olive oil on both sides of the bread pieces, then toast for 5 minutes.
• Mash the avocado and season with salt, pepper, and chili pepper flakes.
• Combine crab meat, melted butter, and lemon juice. Season to taste.
• Top baguette slices with mashed avocado then and crab meat mixture.
• Garnish with freshly grated pepper and parsley.

TOMATO AND AVOCADO-GOAT CHEESE CROSTINI

Steps:

• Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees.
• Slice the bread into 1/4" thick diagonal slices. In a little bowl, combine garlic and olive oil. Brush bread slices lightly with garlic oil. Arrange on baking sheets in single layers. Bake crostini for 10-15 minutes, till golden brown and crisp. Remove from oven and let cool. These can be made ahead of time and stored in an airtight container. Be sure to let cool completely before storing.
• In a bowl combine avocado, goat cheese and salt. Mix until smooth. (To make in advance, save avocado pit and bury in mixture to prevent browning.).
• In a separate bowl, combine tomato, extra virgin olive oil, salt, pepper and basil.
• To serve, spread each crostini with about 1 tablespoon of avocado mixture, then top with tomato-basil mixture. Garnish with small basil leaves if desired.

CRAB AND AVOCADO CROSTINI

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400. Slice the bread into 1/2-inch thick slices. Lightly brush with the 3 tablespoons of olive oil. Arrange the bread on a baking sheet fitted with a rack and bake until lightly toasted, about 8 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool before topping with the crab mixture.
• Meanwhile, in a large bowl whisk together the lemon juice, 1/2 cup of olive oil, and salt and pepper, to taste.
• Add the yellow pepper, avocado, shalllot and crabmeat to the lemon vinaigrette and toss gently, so as to not break up the crabmeat. top the bread slices with about a tablespoon of the crab mixture and serve.

TOMATO, CHEESE AND AVOCADO CROSTINI

Steps:

• Heat oven to 400°F.
• Place bread slices in single layer on baking sheet. Bake 12 min. or until edges are golden brown, turning after 7 min. Cool.
• Toss avocados with lime juice.
• Spread cream cheese spread onto toast slices, adding about 1-1/2 tsp. cream cheese mixture to each toast slice.
• Top with tomatoes, avocados and cilantro; sprinkle with chili powder.

CHEVRE AND AVOCADO CROSTINI

Steps:

• Brush the bread slices lightly with 2 tablespoons of the olive oil and arrange on a baking sheet, oil side up. Bake in a 350 degree preheated oven for 8 to 10 minutes or until crisp. Remove from oven and cool on a rack. Pit and peel the avocado. Place in a bowl and mash until fairly smooth. Add softened goat cheese, 1 tablespoon olive oil, lemon juice, salt and pepper and thyme. Use a fork to blend all ingredients; they will be a little bit chunky this way. Spread the mixture on the crisp bread rounds and serve. If using as an appetizer, top with a small sprig of cilantro, or a little violet.