Best Renaissance Crostini Recipes

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TOMATO, CAPER AND GARLIC CROSTINI



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 thick slices Italian bread, crusts removed
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
6 tablespoons tomato paste
2 tablespoons warm water
2 tablespoons capers
2 cloves garlic
1 bunch Italian flat-leaf parsley
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Salt and fresh ground black pepper
6 thinly sliced pieces Italian bread, brushed with extra-virgin olive oil and toasted

Steps:

  • Tear the 3 thick slices of Italian bread into small 1-inch chunks and place in a medium mixing bowl. Add the red wine vinegar and toss to coat the bread and allow to soak for 10 minutes.
  • In a small bowl, add the tomato paste and mix in 2 tablespoons of warm water to dilute. Set aside.
  • Into the bowl of a food processor, add the capers, garlic, parsley and olive oil until you get a coarse chop. Add the soaked bread and tomato paste and mix until all the garlic is finely chopped. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
  • Spread the mixture onto the toasted crostini slices and serve.

CROSTINI D'EMILY



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Tiny toasts to serve with a festive dip or baked garlic!

Provided by emily

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Canapes and Crostini Recipes

Time 15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 day old baguette
ΒΌ cup butter, softened
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 cloves garlic, chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Slice the baguette crosswise into 1/4 inch thick slices
  • In a small bowl, stir together the butter, olive oil, and chopped garlic. Spread the butter mixture onto each slice of the bread. Place the slices onto a cookie sheet buttered side up.
  • Bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for 8 to 10 minutes, or until lightly toasted, and hard.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 308.6 calories, Carbohydrate 43.2 g, Cholesterol 20.3 mg, Fat 11.3 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 9.1 g, SaturatedFat 5.5 g, Sodium 546.6 mg, Sugar 2 g

CROSTINI



Crostini image

Provided by Michael Chiarello : Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 15m

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 loaf crusty bread, sliced into 1/2-inch slices
Olive oil
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Place the bread in a single layer on a cookie sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Bake until bread is golden brown and crisp, about 8 to 9 minutes.

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