Sometimes the simplest food is the most wonderful. This time of year, when the gardens and grocery stores are overflowing with end-of-summer produce like bright green zucchini, juicy red, yellow, and orange tomatoes, and crisp, spicy radishes, the perfect dinner is as easy as a good loaf of ciabatta bread, a swipe of spreadable cheese, and a few slices of whatever fruit or vegetable strikes your fancy.
Chef Marilena’s End of Summer Crostini. Courtesy of Marilena Leavitt
From left to right:
Seasoned ricotta with grilled baby zucchini
Prosciutto with shaved Parmesan
Cambozola with radishes and chives
Gorgonzola dolce with roasted grapes
Gorgonzola picante with pear, toasted nuts and honey drizzle
Pesto with roasted cherry tomatoes and basil
Whipped feta with cucumbers and dill
Ricotta salata with prosciutto, toasted nuts and balsamic syrup
Mascarpone and balsamic vinegar with strawberries
Ricotta with herbed peas
The many combinations are up to your imagination! Pick up a loaf of bread from your favorite bakery and grab the freshest produce you can find. If you want to learn how to make your own bread, check out our upcoming bread classes here. Bon appetit!
