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Grill your slices of ciabatta.
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While theyre still hot, rub them gently with the cut side of the garlic and drizzle with good-quality extra virgin olive oil.
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Finish with your favourite toppings...
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Prosciutto, Figs, and Mint
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Get yourself 6 large, ripe figs, 12 slices of prosciutto, and a small bunch of fresh mint.
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Tear the figs in half, then drape a piece of prosciutto over each of your hot crostini and squash a piece of fig on top.
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Finish with mint leaves and serve drizzled with a little extra virgin olive oil, a drop of balsamic vinegar, and some freshly ground black pepper.
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Greens
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Take 3 large handfuls of cavolo nero, cabbage, or Swiss chard and strip the leaves off the stalks.
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Add 3 cloves of peeled garlic to a pan of salted water and bring to a boil, then add the greens.
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Cook until tender, then drain well in a colander and allow to cool.
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Squeeze out any excess water from the greens, mush up the garlic, season to taste with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, and drizzle with extra virgin olive oil.
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Toss around and divide onto each of your hot crostini, drizzled with more olive oil and a squeeze of lemon juice.
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Buffalo Mozzarella and Chili
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Tear 3 5-oz.
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balls of buffalo mozzarella into quarters, then top each of your hot crostini with one of the quarters.
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Deseed and finely chop a fresh red chili and sprinkle this over the mozzarella.
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Add a little seasoning and finish with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil.
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Lovely with a little fresh basil torn over.
