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Fig and Goast Cheese Crostini

I have served my fig Crostini at numerous events that I’ve catered…. it’s fig season now and I’m so excited. My favorite fruit!


Fig and Goat Cheese Crostini

Makes 24 hors d’oeuvres

Ingredients

1 baguette, sliced into 24 –(1/2 inch-thick) diagonally cut pieces

12 oz soft mild goat cheese at room temperature

1 bottle of balsamic glaze, usually at most gourmet stores

½ cup of toasted Pepitas (pumpkin seeds)

about 8 fresh ripe figs, cut into ¼ inch slices

¼ cup of Olive Oil

fresh salt and freshly ground black pepper

Preparation:
arrange cut baguette slices on baking sheet and brush tops lightly with oil. Bake in preheated *350 oven until lightly toasted and golden brown, about 7 to 10 minutes.
Cool.

Assemble Crostini:
Spread each toast with goat cheese, top with 1 or 2 slices of fig, depending on how big the slices are, sprinkle with salt and pepper, drizzle a little balsamic glaze and sprinkle with pumpkin seeds on top and ENJOY!

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 Ladies cocktail birthday party this past June.  How gorgeous this setting is...So chic!

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beautiful candlelit display....the food is too pretty to eat, but I'm sure you could manage it

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Lori's Birthday Party in San Jose

A beautiful garden setting

Chilled Orange Tarragon Salmon in "Spoons" with Caper Aioli

Little bites just waiting to be bitten!

More delicious food



Catered a wonderful birthday party for a new client in her beautiful Spanish style home in San Jose this past Saturday night. My friendly and courteous staff passed Hor D'Ouevres and some delectable appetizers were placed on two buffet tables adjacent to the patio through French doors. The weather was perfect, not too hot or cold... A fabulous garden party with little white lights dangling in the patio and smooth jazz playing in the background made for a perfect back drop to the event. The menu was a mix of sophisticated items and good old comfort food, like mini chicken pot pies...the perfect size for a hor d'ouevres. The chilled orange tarragon Salmon in "Spoons" with caper aioli was the big hit of the night, it was the perfect fresh and light little morsel for a summer night. More scrumptious items that were enjoyed by the party guests included, Mini BBQ Pork Sliders and Gazpacho Soup "Shots". Lori, her husband, friends and family really enjoyed themselves; when you hire Butler For Hire Catering in the San Francisco bay area, you become a guest at your own party and why not? You deserve it...Are you hungry yet? and are we having fun yet? Why...yes we are!!

Menu

Asparagus gruyere Cheese Tartlets

Gazpacho Soup "Shots"

Petite Lamb Chops with Honey Mint Sauce

Mini BBQ Pulled Pork Sliders

Chilled Orange Tarragon Salmon with Arugula & Caper Aioli in "Spoons"

Swiss Fondue with Herbed Focaccia & Vegetable Crudites

Tuna Tartare on Crispy Wonton with Wasabi Edammame Puree

Mini Chicken Pot Pies

Crab & Monterey Jack Cheese Stuffed Mushroom Caps