Jim Franco
Crostini is a fresh way to use that leftover half baguette or other bread that's hanging around. Experiment with flavors--try dry spices such as chili powder, cumin, and curry; different herbs; or flavored oils like sesame, walnut, or spicy chili oil. Make crostini 3 days in advance; let cool completely, and store at room temperature in an airtight container. It'll also add a flavorful crunch when served with soup, broken up atop salads, or as an hors d'oeuvre. Prep: 60 minutes, Bake: 10 minutes.
How to Make It
Step 1
Preheat oven to 400°.
Step 2
Slice bread into 1/4-inch slices at a slight angle, and arrange in a single layer on a 15- x 10- x 1-inch jellyroll pan or cookie sheet.
Step 3
Stir together olive oil and herbs. Brush bread lightly on one side with herb mixture, and sprinkle with sea salt and pepper. Bake at 400° for 10 to 12 minutes or until golden brown and crunchy.
Step 4
Cool completely. Top with Creamy Blue Cheese Spread and Caramelized Onion Relish, and serve immediately.
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