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At the Historical League Open House, President Sharron McKinney spoke of the many things the League is doing. President Elect, Pam Ryan, co-hosted the event with Leslie Christiansen. Pam presented owners of the historic Craftsman-style home, Shelly and Griff Hearn, with Tastes & Treasures
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Another great appetizer served was Crostini with Cream Cheese, Prosciutto and Fig.
CROSTINI WITH CREAM CHEESE, PROSCIUTTO & FIG
Ingredients:
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8 oz Cream Cheese, at room temperature
4-6 dried Garland figs, finely chopped
5-6 slices prosciutto, cut in a thin ribbon, or chiffonnade
1 baguette French bread
Truffle Oil
Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Method:
- Preheat oven to boil. Place oven rack near the top.
- Slice bread about 3/8-inch thick, cut about 24 slices. Place on a sheet pan and drizzle witholive oil.
- Lightly toast one side of the bread, about 3-4 minutes. Allow bread to cool.
- Using a butter-knife spread a thin layer of the cream cheese on the toasted side. Sprinkle with the chopped figs and prosciutto.
- Just before serving, drizzle with a few drops of the truffle oil.
Serves 12 as an appetizer