Having friends over on Friday nights for drinks is a long standing tradition in our house.

We serve small bites and there is always lots of laughter. Having a quick recipe to prepare makes for an always enjoyable time with friends.

INGREDIENTS

Crostini

Fresh baguette

1 stick butter

2 teaspoons Herbs de Provence

Herbed Goat Cheese

4 ounce log of goat cheese, room temperature

1 teaspoon chopped fresh basil

1 teaspoon chopped fresh oregano

1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary

DIRECTIONS

1. Preheat oven to 350°F, line cookie sheet with parchemnt paper.

2. Slice baguette into 1/2 slices.

3. Melt butter in microwave for 1 minute, stir in Herbes de Provence.

4. Brush butter mixture onto bread, bake for 12 to 15 minutes until crisp.

5. Mix softened goat cheese to soften, stir in fresh herbs.

6. To assemble spread herbed cheese goat cheese onto crostini, top with your favorite jam, my choice Tomato Jam.

Yield: 24 pieces

Pair the crostini and herb cheese with Tomato Jam, add in some nuts and olives for perfect small bite platter.

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