Indulge In {Strawberry Nutella Crostinis}

Crostinis are one of my favorite appetizers. They are easy to pick up, bite sized treats full of endless flavor possibilities. For those of you who might not know what a crostini is, allow me to explain. Basically it's a small toasted open faced sandwich. Combine, veggies, meat, and cheese in some flavor mix that you love over top a crunchy round of baguette for the perfect appetizer. Although, I'm starting to see more and more dessert crostinis. Some of my favorite combinations include marscapone honey and this beauty, strawberry Nutella. The chocolate hazelnut spread is divine especially combined with sweet seasonal strawberries. Plus, who doesn't love a dessert they can eat on the go? Here's the easy, party friendly recipe...

:: Ingredients ::
French Baguette, cut into 1/2 inch rounds
Nutella
Fresh Sliced Strawberries

:: Directions ::
1. In a 350 degree oven, toast baguette rounds until crisp.
2. Spread with Nutella, top with fresh sliced strawberries and enjoy!

Indulge In {Modern Club Sandwich}

Picnic week continues today with the ultimate picnic snack...the sandwich. Some may opt for fancier fare, but I much prefer the traditional. Even as a kid, I used to love taking my sandwich down to the park and eating it outside. Back then it was peanut butter and jelly, now a days, a modern day club. Loaded with oven roasted turkey, fresh sliced avocado, crispy bacon, shredded lettuce, melted white cheddar, and avocado mayo, it's filling, fresh, and delicious. Here's my recipe for the perfect modern club!

:: Ingredients ::
1/2 Pound Sliced Oven Roasted Turkey
Sliced White Cheddar
1/2 Avocado, sliced plus 1/4 Avocado
3/4 Cup Mayo
4 Slices Cooked Bacon
Shredded Lettuce
White Baguette

:: Directions ::
1. Combine 1/4 avocado and mayo in food processor. Pulse till smooth and well combined.
2. Slice baguette in half. Adorn with melted cheddar. Place in 400 degree oven for 10 minutes or until cheese is melted.
3. Spread mayo on cheesy bread. Layer with turkey, avocado slices, bacon, and shredded lettuce. Enjoy!

Indulge In {Prosciutto Crostinis}

Happy Thursday y'all! It's my favorite day of the week, food day! I love coming up with new and fun appetizers to serve at parties or on a lazy Sunday afternoon. I came up with this crostini idea in the middle of a relaxing mani/pedi. It seems much fancier than it actually is but is incredibly easy to make! This crostini is perfect as a starter or filling enough to be a whole meal. Here's the recipe.

:: Ingredients ::
1 Baguette, sliced
Blue Cheese Crumbles
Thin Sliced Prosciutto
Arugula
Olive Oil

:: Directions ::
1. Preheat oven to 300.
2. Drizzle each slice of baguette with olive oil.  Top with crumbled blue cheese and place in the oven for 12 minutes or until the cheese begins to melt.
3. Place half a slice of prosciutto and a bit of arugula on top of each. Serve and enjoy!