Holiday Crostini

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Wendy Day

subheading: CROSTINI BREAD:

30 slices artisan type baguette or French stick , cut 0.5cm / ¼-inch thick on the diagonal (Note 1)

3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

salt

1 garlic clove , cut in half

subheading: CAPRESE (MAKES 30):

350g/ 12 oz baby bocconcini (small ones), cut into 8 (Note 2)

400g/ 14 oz cherry tomatoes , cut into 8 (Note 3)

½ cup (packed) basil leaves , finely sliced

3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

¾ tsp salt and pepper , each

4 tbsp balsamic glaze , store bought or homemade

subheading: SMOKED SALMON WITH DILL CREAM CHEESE (MAKES 30):

250g/ 8oz spreadable cream cheese (or creme fraiche, Note 4)

2 tsp lemon zest

2 tbsp lemon juice

1 tsp salt and pepper , each

⅓ cup dill , finely chopped

500g/ 1 lb smoked salmon , cut into 2cm / 4/5" x 7.5cm / 3" strips

75g/ 2.5oz baby capers

30 dill sprigs , for garnish

subheading: MEDITERRANEAN (MAKES 30):

250g/ 8 oz ricotta , or similar (smooth easiest to spread)

500g/ 1 lb antipasto mix - olives (pitted), peppers, sun dried tomato, artichokes

subheading: GARLIC PRAWNS/SHRIMP AND AVOCADO (MAKES 30):

500g/1 lb prawns/shrimp , peeled and deveined

2 garlic cloves , minced

½ tsp each salt and pepper

3 tbsp olive oil , separated

2 eschallots/French onions , finely chopped

¼ cup coriander/cilantro leaves , finely chopped

2 tbsp lime juice

2 avocados , halved and seed removed

subheading: STRAWBERRY WITH GOATS CHEESE AND HONEY - NEW! (MAKES 16):

160g / 5.5 oz goats cheese , softened (or cream cheese, Danish feta or a good smooth ricotta)

14 to 16 ripe strawberries , sliced 3mm / ⅛" thick

2 tbsp honey

2 tsp fresh thyme leaves

subheading: RARE ROAST BEEF WITH HOT ENGLISH MUSTARD - NEW! (MAKES 16):

2 tsp Hot English Mustard or more, if you’re brave!

160g / 5.5 oz goats cheese , softened (or cream cheese, Danish feta or a good smooth ricotta)

180g / 6oz rare roast beef , shaved or finely sliced

16 baby rocket/arugula leaf , for garnish

subheading: HOLIDAY TAPENADE - NEW! (MAKES 16):

½ cup parsley , finely chopped

½ cup dried cranberries , separated (they tend to stick together)

¼ cup pitted black olives , finely chopped

¼ cup pitted green olives , finely chopped

¼ cup almonds (preferably blanched) , finely chopped

2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

subheading: CHILLI AND MINT PRAWNS ON PARMESAN PEA PUREE - NEW! (MAKES 16):

150g / 5oz frozen peas

½ small garlic clove , minced

2 tbsp parmesan , finely grated

¼ tsp each salt and pepper

250g / 8oz cooked peeled prawns/shrimp (500g/1lb cooked whole, Note 5)

2 tbsp mint leaves , finely chopped

2 tsp lemon juice

extra virgin olive oil , for drizzling

1 tbsp parsley , finely chopped

1 tbsp large red chilli (cayenne peppers) , deseeded and finely chopped

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