Crostini

Directions

1. 1
   Grill your slices of ciabatta.
2. 2
   While theyre still hot, rub them gently with the cut side of the garlic and drizzle with good-quality extra virgin olive oil.
3. 3
   Finish with your favourite toppings...
4. 4
   Prosciutto, Figs, and Mint
5. 5
   Get yourself 6 large, ripe figs, 12 slices of prosciutto, and a small bunch of fresh mint.
6. 6
   Tear the figs in half, then drape a piece of prosciutto over each of your hot crostini and squash a piece of fig on top.
7. 7
   Finish with mint leaves and serve drizzled with a little extra virgin olive oil, a drop of balsamic vinegar, and some freshly ground black pepper.
8. 8
   Greens
9. 9
   Take 3 large handfuls of cavolo nero, cabbage, or Swiss chard and strip the leaves off the stalks.
10. 10
    Add 3 cloves of peeled garlic to a pan of salted water and bring to a boil, then add the greens.
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    Cook until tender, then drain well in a colander and allow to cool.
12. 12
    Squeeze out any excess water from the greens, mush up the garlic, season to taste with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, and drizzle with extra virgin olive oil.
13. 13
    Toss around and divide onto each of your hot crostini, drizzled with more olive oil and a squeeze of lemon juice.
14. 14
    Buffalo Mozzarella and Chili
15. 15
    Tear 3 5-oz.
16. 16
    balls of buffalo mozzarella into quarters, then top each of your hot crostini with one of the quarters.
17. 17
    Deseed and finely chop a fresh red chili and sprinkle this over the mozzarella.
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    Add a little seasoning and finish with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil.
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    Lovely with a little fresh basil torn over.