All of these are served on top of a French Bread or Bauguette sliced on the bias (angle) and toasted until it just starts to turn brown.
Caprese
- Tomato, slice of mozzarella, topped with a basil leaf or black olive
- Drizzle with EVOO at serving time
Caramelized Red Onion
- Caramelize slivers of red onion in EVOO, then spread marscapone and prosciutto. Top with fig and red onion
Goat Cheese and Pear
- Spread goat cheese and top with wedges or thin slices of pear. Drizzle with aged balsamic vinegar glaze
Burnt Mozzarella
- Shave whole-milk mozzarella over sliced bread. Cover bread completely, then broil about 60 seconds to melt the cheese. Top with pesto
Olive Tapenade
- Variety of pitted olives roughly chopped, then mixed with a sprinkle of anise seed, Greek oregano, red pepper and EVOO. Top with aged balsamic vinegar
Brie
- A thin slice of brie with a few capers or slices of persimmon
Here are some more ideas:
- Goat Cheese and Smoked Salmon
- Sauteed Spinach with Bacon
- Cream Cheese and Pomegranate
- Cream Cheese w/ Onion and Caper
- Goat Cheese and Raspberry Jam
- Goat Cheese with Cherries
- Feta Cheese topped with Cucumber
- Sliced Ham with Apricots or Figs
- Salami with Dijon Mustard
- Parmesan and Grilled Peppers
- Spinach Pesto and Sardines
The ideas are nearly limitless.
Don’t be afraid to experiment.
