DAY Recipe

INGREDIENTS

1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
3 garlic cloves , finely minced
1 (15ounce)can cannellini beans , drained, reserving 1/4 c liquid
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 1/2 tablespoons fresh parsley , chopped
1 tablespoon lemon juice , fresh
1/2 cup tomatoes , diced drain well
1/2 teaspoon basil
1 baguette , sliced into 1/2 inch slices

DIRECTIONS

Heat oil in a medium slikket and saute garlic for 1 minute.
Add beans, reserved liquid, sea salt, and pepper. Cook 2-3 minute.
Add basil, parsley, and lemon juice [...]

INGREDIENTS

12 ounces pitted whole ripe olives , drained
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons pine nuts , toasted
2 large garlic cloves
salt and pepper
1 loaf French baguettes
red bell peppers , roasted (can be purchased in a jar)

DIRECTIONS

Blend olives, oil, pine nuts, and garlic in a processor.Season with salt and pepper (can be made one week ahead and refrigerated).

Cut bell pepper into slices and set aside.

Slice French bread into slices on a diagonal.

Preheat oven [...]

INGREDIENTS

4 ounces blue cheese , crumbled
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons brandy
1/4 cup coarsely chopped walnuts
16 slices baguette (1/2 inches slices)
1ripe pear , thinly sliced

DIRECTIONS

Mash cheese and butter together.
Add brandy and walnuts.
Toast baguette slices (one side only).
Turn and place 1 slice of pear on untoasted side.
Top with 1 teaspoons of cheese mixture.
Broil about 2 minutes or until bubbly.

INGREDIENTS

1 whole wheat baguette , cut into 20 1-inch-thick slices
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil , divided
1 large shallot , minced (2 tablespoons)
2 garlic cloves , minced
1 (16ounce)can white beans , rinsed and drained
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup chopped bottled roasted red peppers
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (optional)

DIRECTIONS

Preheat oven to 350°. Place baguette slices on baking sheet, and brush with 1 tablespoon of oil. Bake 10 minutes or until toasted.

While the bread is toasting, warm remaining 1 tablespoon of oil [...]

INGREDIENTS

3 large fresh poblano chiles (other other fresh mild chilies)
1 jalapeno chile
4 ounces feta cheese (about 1/2 cup)
1/4 cup sour cream
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh dill
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
18 slices baguette (1/2-inch thick)
extra virgin olive oil

DIRECTIONS

Prepare medium heat grill.
Char poblano and jalapeno chilies until blackened all over. Wrap chilies in paper bag and let stand 15 minutes. Peel, seed, and coarsely chop 2 poblano chiles and jalapeno chile; transfer to processor. Add [...]