CROSTINI
Simple to make and with a variety of toppings to choose from, crostini are a speedy canapé essential. This will be enough for all three toppings below.
MAKES 48 PREP 5 MINS COOK 10 MINS
✣ 2 skinny baguettes, cut into 1.5cm slices
✣ 3tbsp olive oil
Heat the oven to 200C Fan/Gas 7. Put the slices on a baking tray, drizzle with the oil and season. Cook for 10 mins until they are golden and crisp.
SWEET CHILLI FIG
Think sweet and savoury, with a warming kick of chilli heat.
MAKES 16 PREP 10 MINS
✣ 65g cream cheese
✣ 80g soft goat’s cheese
✣ 1tbsp chilli jam
✣ 16 crostini
✣ 2 figs, each cut into 8 wedges, or fig chutney
✣ Runny honey, to drizzle
Roughly combine the cream cheese, goat’s cheese and chilli jam, and season. Spread the mixture over
