Friday, July 30, 2010

Bruscetta with Havarti, Fig and Honey

*1 loaf ciabatta bread
*20 dried figs, quartered
*8 oz. Havarti cheese
*honey

Slices the ciabatta loaf in half and then cut each half into slices about 2 inches wide. Toast the bread slices, either in the oven or on the grill until edges begin to brown, 3-5 minutes. Place a slice of Havarti on each piece of bread and toast until cheese melts, 2 minutes more. Remove the toasts and place two fig quarters on each, then drizzle with honey.

Strawberry-Watermelon Smoothie with Ginger

From Bon Apetit Magazine
Serves 2

*3 cups 1-inch cubes seedless watermelon
*2 cups frozen strawberries
*1 1/2 tsp finely grated, peeled fresh ginger
*1 1/2 tsp fresh lime juice

Put all ingredients in a blender and process until smooth.