My simple breakfast today...light and simple since there's only three of us at home I made Egg Cheese Crostini and Cranberry Pancake. Some context on Crostini to those may be confused to differentiate between crostini and bruschetta. Here's something exerpted from Wikipedia and net :-
Crostini (meaning "little toasts" in Italian) is
an Italian appetizer consisting of small slices of grilled or toasted bread and
toppings. The toppings may include a variety of different cheeses, meats, and
vegetables, or may be presented more simply with a brush of olive oil and herbs
or a sauce. Crostini is typically made using French or Italian baguettes and is
often served with wine.
Along with bruschetta, crostini is thought to originate in
medieval times when it was typical for Italian peasants to eat their meals on
slices of bread instead of using ceramics. In Italian, the word crostini
means “little toasts,” which is an accurate description of this food. Crostini
are made by thinly slicing bread, typically plain white bread, and toasting or
grilling it so that it becomes crispy. The slices can be drizzled with olive
oil and salt and then served plain, or they can be dressed with an assortment
of toppings and used as appetizers or garnishes with foods such as soups.
Crostini are very easy to make at home.
They are also often used for the bases of appetizers, as in
the case of crostini grilled with heirloom tomatoes and mozzarella cheese, for
example. Sometimes, this food is served as a side dish with foods such as steak
tartare.
The charm of a great crostino lies with the crunch. Without
the contrast between the soft, savory topping and the golden, olive oil-slicked
toast, crostini would be about as festive as… tea sandwiches, which is to say,
not so much. But a platter of crisp crostini topped with cold cured meats and
fish, soft cheeses, marinated vegetables, or succulent fruit is one of the most
compelling ways to eat.
You can, of course, use them to whet
appetites for more food to come, but why not let them make up the meal
themselves? Serve them with your favorite. This is my favourite's eggs and cheese.
Makes 8 crostini
4 (3/4-inch thick) pieces of crusty country bread, halved
Extra-virgin olive oil for brushing
4 large eggs
2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
Cream Cheese, for spreading
Slice cucumber
Slice tomatoes
Freshly ground black pepper, for sprinkling
1. Make scramble eggs and set aside. Allow the eggs to cool while you work on preparing
the rest of the ingredients.
2. Preheat a broiler or grill over high heat. Brush one side
of the bread with the olive oil. Place bread slices on a baking sheet and toast
the bread on one side until lightly browned and crisp, about 1 minute. Transfer
to a wire rack and allow toast to cool.
3. When the eggs are at room temperature,gently toss them with
the cream cheese and lemon juice. Layer the cucumer and fresh tomatoes over toast
slices and place the egg mixture on top. Finish with freshly ground black pepper.
It's heavenly delicious and ENJOY your weekend breakfast
Next Post- Cranberry Pancake
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