6 roasted ripe crostini Recipes

baguette (or 1 demi- ), cut into 24 slices, extra-virgin olive oil, salt and ground black pepper to taste, lemon juice, maple syrup, ripe but firm bosc pears, halved, cored and cut into 24 wedges, lightly packed parsley leaves, leftover spiral-sliced ham (or another flavorful ham), cut into bite-sized pieces and warmed

thick) slices diagonally cut french baguette, dried basil, divided, chopped ripe olives, drained, red wine vinegar, minced garlic (about 1/2 clove), crumbled feta cheese with basil and tomato, roasted red peppers, drained and finely chopped

firm ripe bartlett pears, cut into 1/4-inch-thick wedges, cream cheese, softened, gorgonzola cheese, crumbled, butter, softened, dry sherry, french bread baguette slices, toasted, chopped, lightly salted roasted pecans, chopped fresh rosemary, honey

pitted whole ripe olives, drained, olive oil, pine nuts, toasted, garlic cloves, salt and pepper, french baguette, red bell pepper , roasted (can be purchased in a jar)