Our Mistletoe Market was a great success, for both me and the other six vendors. I think we all came home energized, tired, and with new friendships, and you can't beat that!
When I got home, I realized I had a baguette that needed to be used -- and soon -- so I made Jeanie Crostini. I haven't posted this recipe since the very first week I started this blog in 2007! In my first few blog posts, I was clutching at straws for content! This recipe is a family favorite, a go-to take away for a party or even wrapped as a party favor.
I've refined it since then and simplified it too! Best of all, it's quick and easy and apart from a baguette, you may have all the spices at hand. It may be one of the easiest, least expensive and popular appetizers you can whip up!
Jeanie Crostini
Slice a baguette into thin slices on the diagonal and line-up closely together on a parchment or foil-covered baking sheet. (Use parchment only to keep
it neater for clean-up!) A day-or-two-old bread is best for this; the other works, but I don't like the texture as well.
Drizzle olive oil over the slices and spread with the back of a teaspoon to be sure they are covered but not "soaked."
Sprinkle your favorite herbs on top. I tend to use thyme, basil and oregano but I have liked herbs de Provence equally well. If you're into garlic, garlic or garlic powder is fine; red pepper flakes if you like it kicky. Trader Joe's "Everything but the Bagel" seasoning is good too! Your call.
Top with a shredded or grated parmesan.
Bake 350 till toasty and brown -- about 20-25 minutes. (This will depend on how thin you slice your baguette).
Serve with a tapenade or spread. They're pretty darned good plain, too!
NOTES: I originally baked this at 300 for 15-18 minutes. I like the higher temp and timing better, but feel free to experiment.
In the first recipe, I mixed together the olive oil and herbs and brushed them on. That's really not necessary and messier, but can be done.
While I usually recommend using wonderful breads and cheeses, in this case, go with an inexpensive grocery store baguette (vs. the artisan or home baked) and grocery store parmesan. This isn't the kind of dish where your best foodie friends are picking apart the ingredients! And if they are, are they really your friends?
I've packaged this up as party favors, too, with a recipe for a favorite topping. They're a wonderful take-home treat... if they make it that far!
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In another day or two, I'll have some of my items from Mistletoe Market posted here, in case you are looking for stocking stuffers, gifts or a present for yourself!
I'll have felties, cards and watercolors! Watch this space!
Sharing with: All About Home / Tuesday Turn About / Share Your Style / Pink Saturday / Love Your Creativity
61 comments:
Jeanie, this sounds so good!!
Looks good!
Very good recipe! The photos leave one mouthwatering!
Jeanie-ous! These sound delicious! (Somehow I missed your first blog post, so thanks for the repeat...)
YUM! What a great gift idea.
I'll take some of that, please!! :-)
OMGOSH- Can it get any easier than that? I love these fast, tasty little treats. Thanks. Hope you have a great week! xo Diana
Wow, Jeanie. That sounds like a great stocking stuffer for even your favorite and pickiest foodie friends to appreciate. Love the photos, too, dear.
Now this looks great, Jeanie! I love that you gift this to friends. I like the way you packaged them as well. Enjoy a happy week.
Oh, that is good. I can see it disappearing from our table.
Looks great!
Jeanie, this looks delicious and so easy! Enjoy your week!
Yay to all that, especially new friendships!
Jeanie Crostini - love this!
Looks yummy, and oh, your tag, wonderful!
It's often the simple things that work the best. I'll defiantly be making these for our next apero soiree.
I shall soon be announcing a Jeanie Costini Festival to be held at a state park in southern Michigan, so better get busy! BYB could mean bring your own baguette, or bring your own bottle. better still, bring both! I know you are up for the challenge, Jeanie.
Congratulations on the market success!
Love an easy recipe
Hello,
Sounds easy and looks delicious. The party favors are cute. Thanks for sharing Jeanie! Take care, have a happy day!
So glad your fair was a success!
Crostini makes great party nibbles too. Sometimes I add chopped tomatoes, and a very thin slice of rare roast beef for football food.
Jeanie Crostini is going to happen! Do you know how many times I throw out half a baguette? The feta dip sounds great, too. Glad the market was successful!
Your crostini sounds very tasty! Glad the market went well.
Love your crostini recipe Jeanie. I love making these, mine are similar with the toppings. When I have extra bread I cube and toss in EVOO and spices to bake my own croutons. I want to make your recipe, sounds yummy...........
Oh this looks good. Paired with some red wine and I would call it a meal. Great idea packing and giving as a gift! I never would have thought to do that with crostini.
I always just to olive oil, but I’m going to try this method😀
Nummy, never thought of these as a give away---but why not!
I love recipes that aren't rigid, and you have given me plenty of ideas!
Hugs, Sandi
It looks tasty and easy enough even for me ;) Thanks for the idea.
If you had posted this last week, I'd have included it with my appetizers post! Looks good
Jeanie Crostini sounds delicious. Glad to hear your Mistletoe Market went well - hope to attend next year.
Jeanie Crostinis look great, and I will definitely try to make them. It seems like we don't always eat all of the French bread we buy. Your mistletoe market sounds like fun. Where did you host it?
So glad you did well vending! Thanks for the recipe. Sounds yummy! Janice
I would also love this as a crouton to float on soup!
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Great little snack, esp for cork poppers! To market, to market.....!!
I love crostini an that name "Jeanie Crostini" it made me smile. How perfect for you and for this post.
Ooh, I'm going to try this for Thanksgiving.
Thanks!
Oh yummmm!
Wow! How delicious it looks. And beautiful, too. What a great gift!
I shall make this. Sounds mouth watering! Congratulations on the good sales. Always makes one happy.
So delicious.
Tasty little crostini, cute name. Congrats on the sale.
mmm that looks delicious. Thank you Jeanie.
I'm so pleased the market went well.
Your crostini sounds delicious.
Relax and get your breath back, you have been busy.
All the best Jan
I'm assuming this will keep for a few days.....
How can I save this I want to make the Jeanie Crostini!
I have some fresh home made pesto, have a good recipe to suggest?
Happy “Mistletoe Market” went well!
Glad you had a great market and made new friends.
The recipe looks great Jeanie and I've saved it :)
Sooo glad the market was a success for your & your friends, Jeanie--what a nice way to kick off the season! Thank you for the recipe... this looks sooo good! Blessings to you & all of yours for a very tasty and blessings Thanksgiving next week! ((HUGS))
Yum!! That looks Delish! Herbs and cheese on carbs - can’t go wrong with that! I am glad you had a successful market! We are decorating our tree on Sunday. I can’t wait to pull out the feltie I bought last year!!
Jeanie, this recipe looks great. We love Crostini's, especially in the summer with fresh tomatoes and a garden salad.
I never thought of giving them as a hostess gift - what a super idea.
Thanks for the recipe!
Jeanie, oh, this sounds so good. A perfect appetizer. I will be watching this space. That little Santa with the red stripes on his hat looks pretty cute..Happy Thursday..xxoJudy
I'm glad the market was a success, Jeanie!
Your crostini looks yummy. I made caponata for a Thanksgiving appetizer, and now I think I'll make some crostini to enjoy with it instead of crakers. Thanks for the idea!
HI Jeanie! Been gone awhile but finally back. And I LOVE the name of your recipe here: Jeanie Crostini! So fun. What a great idea to make them into party favors. Always looking for a new appetizer to serve the fam so will definitely play with this one. Thx for sharing! Hugs to you! Xoxo
Looks and sounds delicious...Gluten-free is not Italian, but most Italian recipes make good gluten-free American recipes.
Glad Mistletoe Market was a success:)
I love the title, Jeanie Crostini!! Sounds perfect, and how cute it looks wrapped up as a party favor or little gift!
Jenna
Glad the mistletoe market was fun and successful. And thanks for the recipe. :)
Love the name of this one. made me chuckle. definitely lots of fresh garlic skin-on for me here. makes the best bready snack.
You are into all the busy fun as usual! Yummy! I hope it is a wonderful Thanksgiving for you!
Glad to read the sale went well for you and the others, jeanie. Thanks for this crostini posting as well. I have some homemade artisan bread left over and while you suggested using a store-bought baguette, I will try it with the leftover bread tonight, and a cup of homemade minestrone soup.
Tasty! And I love the name and the card too!
I'm DEFINITELY going to put this one in my recipe file. It's a double value bonus not only great for parties, but also an easy to prepare snack with a bowl of soup for supper. I don't have any day old baguettes today but I'm not going to forget this when I do have some.
Oh wow, that looks amazing.
I bet I could do it on a sliced new potato that had been roasted a bit
(can't do the grain but the topping looks delish).
Now I need a snack.........
(Jennifer)
Jenie, I make crostini nearly identical to yours. I'm interested in that feta dip! Yum!
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