Dishin With Denise… Tasty Toasts!!! …To Holiday Entertaining

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Denise Gianatasio is a Northport 
Village resident and freelance writer. She is a licenced agent at Signature Premier Properties, 172 Main Street, Northport 631-754-3600. Denise enjoys cooking and sharing her recipes and family stories, as she wants to inspire a warm sense of home with her readers. Please feel free to contact her for any advice you may need at dishinwithdenise@yahoo.com.

    On the first day of Christmas…my true love made for me a crostini …in a PEAR TREE! Balsamic~ Glazed pear and Goat cheese Crostini’s. Simply Delicious! The Holiday Season is upon us and entertaining is in full motion. This easy to prepare appetizer will surely be savored by all. An amazing drizzle of a buttery balsamic ~ honey glaze on fresh pears sliced a top a crisp crostini that is spread with creamy goat cheese, toasted slivered almonds finished with ground fresh black pepper.  Go ahead and ~ Pear up your friends and family to share these tasty bites …Keep the drummers drumming…the pipers piping and the birds calling!!! 

    Remember…when you create and prepare food ~ you are really preparing ~“TO GIVE” and  (You just can’t …out give a giver!) Feels GOOD~like…“Lord’s a Leaping!”
    At this blessed time of year~Dishin’ with Denise sends gratitude to all my loyal followers’ and chef’s out there! I wish you love in your home and joy in your heart… with much merriment for a wonderful Season!   
 Xoxo Denise

2 ripe, firm pears
3 T balsamic vinegar 
1 t honey
1T butter
½ cup or more of soft goat cheese 
½ cup of toasted slivered or sliced almonds 
Fresh ground black pepper (as desired)
24 baguette slices toasted

    Slice the pears stem side up into 12 ¼ inch width vertical crostini slices. In pan heat vinegar, butter and honey over med heat for approximately 2-3 minutes stirring until thickened. Add pear slices and toss to coat quickly, Spread goat cheese on crostini slices and top with 2 pear slices, drizzle remaining pan glaze over pears, sprinkle with almonds and top off with fresh ground pepper.