12 slices of a sourdough baguette, about 1/4 inch thick
Olive oil
4 ounces of goat cheese at room temperature
About 12 strawberries, hulled and thinly sliced
Coarsely ground black pepper
Balsamic vinegar and apricot jam reduction – Recipe follows
Spread the baguette slices lightly with olive oil. Toast them briefly in a toaster oven. Cool slightly. Spread with the softened cream cheese. Fan the strawberry slices on top of each. Sprinkle with pepper and drizzle with the balsamic reduction.
BALSAMIC-APRICOT GLAZE (Recipe courtesy of Bobby Flay)
2 cups balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons apricot jam
Put the vinegar in a small saucepan and cook over medium-high heat until reduced to 1/2 cup. Whisk in the apricot jam and let cool slightly.
This is also good on grilled chicken or fish.