Sunday, September 14, 2008

Are You Ready To Party?

Susan over at Sticky, Gooey, Creamy, Chewy is hosting a virtual cocktail party for her 1 year Blogiversary (read all about it here). We're all invited and must bring our favorite party food.
I have the perfect recipe in mind, Neapolitan Crostini, adapted from Molto Mario, by Mario Batali. I made these for the first time a few weeks ago. My husband and I loved them so much that I'm going to make them again this weekend. They're a quick easy appetizer and are perfect for a party.
Neapolitan Crostini

2 cups fresh ricotta
1/4 cup heavy cream
3 Tbs ground black pepper
1 tsp red pepper flakes
3 Tbs fresh majoram ( I used oregano)
16 slices crusty bread
3 garlic cloves
16 anchovies (rinsed and chopped)
3 Tbs olive oil

Preheat the broiler. Place the bread slices on a baking sheet and toast until light golden brown on both sides. While still hot, rub each slice with a garlic clove to impart a delicate flavor.

In a bowl, mix the ricotta, pepper, oregano and cream. Smear casually over each bread slice. Top each with a anchovy and return to the cookie sheet. Broil until cheese just oozes, about a minute.

Arrange on a serving platter, drizzle with olive oil and serve.

4 comments:

  1. I'll be sure to grab one of these at the party! See you there!

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  2. Thank you so much for sending the over for the party! They look wonderful! I love the anchovies on top of the ricotta. Delicioso!

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  3. These look so wonderful... Mmmm! I am saving this one for something special... thank you!

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  4. Oooh these have my favorite ingredients! They have my name written all over them. Thanks for linking up to my blog hop!

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