Over the past few years, blogging has brought me so much happiness. Not only do I get to indulge in food, but I get to do so while meeting some wonderful people. So many of you I consider as friends and would love to get the opportunity to meet and hang out. This recipe is for my friend Heather, who has had a rough week. I wish that Natashya, Deb, and I could show up on your doorstep with good food and a good bottle of wine (or two). It was with you in mind that I chose this recipe because it has so many of your favorite things: bread, cheese, garlic, and heat. Wish we could share them together!
Mozzarella and Chili Crostini
Tear 3 x 150g balls of buffalo mozzarella into quarters, then top each of your hot crostini with one of the quarters. Deseed and finely chop a fresh red chilli and sprinkle this over the mozzarella. Add a little seasoning and finish with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil. Lovely with a little fresh basil torn over.
Notes/Results: This is an amazing appetizer with wonderful contrast in texture and loads of flavor. I just love the crunchy bread with the smooth and creamy mozzarella. I also love the idea of using diced chili in place of tomato for that extra spicy kick. Jamie's recipe didn't call for garlic, but I chose to rub each crostini with a garlic clove before topping them. I think these need a little sprinkling of salt too, but that's just me. Absolutely delicious!
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Absolutely the perfect snack to go with a bottle (or eight) of wine and four good friends. It can't possibly be long before Google comes out with a teleporter. I am looking forward to the day we can all get together in "real life". A lovely sentiment and post.
ReplyDeleteI'm not sure who Heather is but sending her happy thoughts for better times soon. I plateful of these would certainly take the sting out of most situations...yum!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great snack/app idea, I am not a fan of tomatoes and love some heat so this is the perfect sub in. Thanks for sharing,
ReplyDeleteAmazing how something so simple can be so good! Looks fantastic.
ReplyDeleteCan't go wrong with some good mozzarella (and the added heat is perfect). Wishing all a better week!
ReplyDeleteI was just thinking the same thing as Carol--so simple, but so good. Love the colors on this. And good call on the garlic ;-)
ReplyDeleteso simply perfect!... now where's my corkscrew?
ReplyDeleteOh Kim...you know the way to my heart :) Thank you so much, it means the world...I do hope that some day we will all be able to hang and eat and drink...I'd give you all a big smooch! Thank you for thinking of me...and now I'm totally wishing I had a whole plate of these in front of me. xo
ReplyDeleteoh hope Heather is OK, this looks amazing ;-)
ReplyDeleteYum! Mozarella and Chili on à crostini. How delish with à great glas of wine. Your photos look great.
ReplyDeleteAww so sweet! (And spicy...just like Heather would like it!) I do wish we could all get together and hug it out at times like these...
ReplyDeleteVery sweet post. Maybe someday we can actually make it happen. These does look wonderful--especially with your added garlic. ;-)
ReplyDeleteWhat a yummy appetizer, Kim, I'd be adding the garlic too. Yes, perfect with a glass of wine!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea, Kim. At first I thought it was sour cream! The fresh mozzarella melts beautifully!
ReplyDeleteThere's very little that cheese can't improve. Here's hoping that Heather's week gets better and that you keep finding great food to tempt us all.
ReplyDeleteI just love these little crostinis, Kim! You pick out some of the best IHCC recipes! The little red chilis are such a unique pop of flavor to crostini!
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you added the garlic. I'm sure Jamie meant to, ha ha.
ReplyDeleteSpeaking of meeting, you HAVE to come to the food blogger get together next year. You are too close not to:) It was fun this year except the part where we almost capsized the boat...nah, that was fun too!