Strawberry and Goat Cheese Tartines

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.