Madigan made... radish and butter crostinis.
Do you:
Need a tasty appetizer?
Like butter?
Love fresh herbs?
Like salt?
If you answered "yes" to any of the above, please read below.
(If you answered "no" to all of the above, I feel really sorry for your taste buds.)
The past few weeks I think I forgot that this is a crafting, decorating and cooking blog.
With the recent heat wave, I have not felt like cooking. But, I needed an appetizer last weekend and tried this one.
This is a tasty bite with surprising ingredients. My recent exposure to radishes, salt and butter inspired me.
I found a recipe on the Food Network that combined these elements.
Notes:
- Be veeeeery careful using a mandolin! Remember my clumsiness? True to form, as I was cleaning up, I nicked my finger.
- This makes a great deal of herbed butter. You could cut it in half - or save leftovers for another time. (I think it would be yummy on top of veggies!)
- I found it a little heavy on the onion flavor. I may consider using less onion next time.
- The inspired link below uses lemon juice. I forgot to add and did not miss it.
- If you do not like radishes, I think cucumber would also work here. Cucumber and dill is such a classic combo. If you try it and like it, let me know!
Radish and Butter Crostini
Adapted from Ina Garten, as seen on the Food Network
1/2 to 1 bunch of radishes, trimmed with a short top
1 French baguette, sliced diagonally
1 tbsp olive oil1/4 pound butter, softened
1 to 1 and 1/4 teaspoon minced dill
1 to 1 and 1/4 teaspoon minced green onion
1 to 1 and 1/4 teaspoon minced parsley
1/2 tsp kosher salt (plus extra at the end)
pinch of pepper
1 to 1 and 1/4 teaspoon minced dill
1 to 1 and 1/4 teaspoon minced green onion
1 to 1 and 1/4 teaspoon minced parsley
1/2 tsp kosher salt (plus extra at the end)
pinch of pepper
Slice: Using the tops as a 'handle', thinly slice the radishes with a mandolin. (or use a knife). Be careful!
Toast: Lightly brush olive oil on each slice of bread and toast in the oven.
Blend: Combine the butter, herbs, onion, salt and pepper to make an herbed butter. I used my stand mixer. It does not need to be whipped, so you probably could mix by hand, too.
Assemble: Spread each toast with a dollop of butter. Top neatly with several slices of radishes. Sprinkle with a tiny bit of salt prior to serving.
Enjoy!
Find me at these link parties and join the party!
