CROSTINI WITH THREE TOPPINGS -

        Versatility is key when it comes to great party food.  Crostini, thin slices of baguette brushed with olive oil and oven toasted, work well with an endless variety of savory spreads.  A lively selection of toppings - a few of our favorites are artichoke - Parmesan ; tapenade and cheese ; and escarole, white bean, and prosciutto - guarantees that there's a combination for taste.
       Recipes of crostini    ( makes 30 to 35 )
              1. -      baguette  ( 5 to 6 ounces ), sliced 1/4 inch thíck on the diagonal
              2.-       tablesspoons extra - virgin olive oil.

       Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Dividing evenly, brush each bread slice lightly on both sides  with olive oil.  Toast on a baking sheet unitl lightly golden 5 to 6 minutes on each side. Transfer crostini to a wire rack to cool.  Crotini can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature up to 2 days.

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