Crostini With Olive Relish Food

CROSTINI WITH OLIVE RELISH

Steps:

• With a sharp knife, slice away peel and pith of lemon. Cut flesh into segments; roughly chop and transfer to a medium bowl. Add olives, red onion, celery, sugar, olive oil, and parsley. Season with salt and pepper and stir to combine. To serve, divide relish among crostini.

ROAST BEEF AND ARUGULA CROSTINI WITH OLIVE-RED PEPPER RELISH

Steps:

• Mix red peppers, olives, thyme, and vinegar in small bowl for relish. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate.) Reserve 2 tablespoons goat cheese for garnish. Spread remaining goat cheese on toasted baguette slices. Divide arugula among toasts. Fold roast beef slices to fit toasts; place atop arugula. Sprinkle beef slices lightly with salt and pepper. Top each with 1/3 teaspoon reserved goat cheese and small dollop of relish. Arrange crostini on platter and serve.

MIXED OLIVE CROSTINI

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the first six ingredients; stir in mozzarella cheese and parsley. Cut baguette into 24 slices; place on an ungreased baking sheet. Spread with olive mixture., Broil 3-4 in. from the heat for 2-3 minutes or until edges are lightly browned and cheese is melted.

CROSTINI WITH OLIVE AND RAISIN TAPENADE

Steps:

• Put the raisins, fennel seeds and 1/4 cup water in a small saucepan and bring to a simmer. Remove from the heat, cover and let stand for 5 minutes.
• Put the olives, orange juice, garlic and 1/3 cup of the oil in a food processor and pulse until coarsely chopped. Add the raisin mixture and pulse 4 or 5 times to combine. If the mixture seems dry, add the remaining olive oil; season with salt and pepper. Spoon onto the toasted baguette slices and top with a few turns of black pepper or a pinch of red pepper flakes if using.

CROSTINI

Steps:

• Set the oven to broil at 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
• In a small saucepan, combine the olive oil, butter and garlic. Set over medium heat, and cook until butter has melted and the mixture starts to bubble. Season with salt and pepper. Remove from the heat.
• Dip each slice of bread into the garlic mixture, turning to coat each side. Place Parmesan cheese on a plate. Press one side of each piece of bread into the cheese, and place cheese side up on a baking sheet.
• Broil on the middle rack of the preheated oven for about 8 minutes, or until golden brown.

MEDITERRANEAN CROSTINI

Steps:

• Make spread: In a food processor, combine chickpeas, 1/4 cup oil, lemon juice, and garlic. Pulse to form a smooth paste. Season with salt and pepper, and set aside.
• Make relish: In a small bowl, combine 1 tablespoon oil, olives, and celery. Season with salt and pepper, and set aside.
• Divide chickpea spread evenly among toasts, and top with olive relish. Drizzle with remaining tablespoon oil; season with pepper. Serve immediately, garnished with celery leaves.

CROSTINI WITH OLIVES AND FETA SPREAD

Steps:

• To make crostini: partially freeze the unsliced bread loaf.
• Cut into 40 (1-inch-thick) slices.
• Arrange on a cookie sheets.
• Drain the tomatoes, reserving oil.
• Lightly brush one side of each slice with the reserved tomato oil or olive oil.
• Bake in a 300 degree oven for 6 minutes; turn over the slices; bake for another 6 minutes more, or until golden brown.
• Finely chop the drained tomatoes; stir in the olives and the minced garlic; set aside.
• In a small bowl, beat the cream cheese until softened.
• Beat in the feta cheese and milk until smooth.
• Spread the feta/cream cheese mixture on top of the oiled side of the baked crostini.
• Top with a small dollop of tomato mixture.
• Garnish the crostini with shredded fresh basil.

OLIVE-CHEESE CROSTINI

Steps:

• In a bowl combine all ingredients (I would suggest to cover and chill a couple of hours minimum to blend the flavors).
• Top each bread slice evenly with mixture.
• Arrange on baking sheets.
• Broil with the oven door partially opened for 3-4 minutes until bubble and golden.
• Delicious!