Steak-Fresh Herb and Tomato Crostini Appetizer
June 29, 2009
Since summer is here, I like to cook appetizer recipes that are easy to prepare, delicious and perfect to serve while I’m grilling outside. This recipe works great using leftover steak, or if you want to serve a hearty appetizer, you can create this one on the grill while you are grilling the rest of your meal. I love the combination of sun-dried tomatoes and fresh plum tomatoes. If you don’t like blue cheese, use fresh Parmesan or feta cheese. I developed this recipe for Laura’s Lean Beef, and it would be perfect for the Fourth of July.
Steak-Fresh Herb and Tomato Crostini
Prep:
15 minutes
Cook:
30 minutes
Yield:
Yield: 18 servings
Ingredients
11/4 pounds lean new york strip steaks
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup chopped fresh basil
1/4 cup chopped fresh rosemary
1/3 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes
2 large plum tomatoes (1/2 cup), seeded and chopped
2 tablespoons chopped sweet onion
2 teaspoons crumbled blue cheese
18 baguette slices (3/4 of a large French baguette)
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup chopped fresh basil
1/4 cup chopped fresh rosemary
1/3 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes
2 large plum tomatoes (1/2 cup), seeded and chopped
2 tablespoons chopped sweet onion
2 teaspoons crumbled blue cheese
18 baguette slices (3/4 of a large French baguette)
Preparation
1. Season steaks with salt and pepper. Grill steaks, covered with grill lid,
over medium-high heat (350°to 400°) about 8 to 10 minutes on each side or to
desired degree of doneness. Let cool and thinly slice.
2. Combine basil, rosemary and sun-dried tomatoes in a food processor.
Remove to a medium bowl. Stir in fresh tomatoes, onion and blue cheese.
3. Arrange baguette slices on a lightly greased baking sheet. Top with
steak; spoon tomato mixture evenly over slices.
4. Bake at 350F for 8 to 10 minutes or until cheese melts and bread is
slightly toasted.
Broiling Instructions: Place steak on a rack of a broiler pan. Broil 3 to 5 inches from heat 6 to 8 minutes on each side or until desired degree of doneness.
over medium-high heat (350°to 400°) about 8 to 10 minutes on each side or to
desired degree of doneness. Let cool and thinly slice.
2. Combine basil, rosemary and sun-dried tomatoes in a food processor.
Remove to a medium bowl. Stir in fresh tomatoes, onion and blue cheese.
3. Arrange baguette slices on a lightly greased baking sheet. Top with
steak; spoon tomato mixture evenly over slices.
4. Bake at 350F for 8 to 10 minutes or until cheese melts and bread is
slightly toasted.
Broiling Instructions: Place steak on a rack of a broiler pan. Broil 3 to 5 inches from heat 6 to 8 minutes on each side or until desired degree of doneness.
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Turkey Meatloaf with Sun-Dried Tomatoes and Basil
November 13, 2008
Whether you are a huge fan of meatloaf or not, I wanted to introduce you to one of my favorite meatloaf recipes that I developed using ground turkey. Ground beef or pork may be substituted for the turkey, but the ground turkey works well with the fresh combination of basil, garlic and sun-dried tomatoes. Anyone can put this recipe together with ease, and yes, it can be made up ahead of time and baked later in the day or even prepared up to one day in advance and warmed up just in time for dinner. Serve with a big salad and your favorite vegetable or potato side dish for a delicious comforting meal.
Turkey Meatloaf with Sun-Dried Tomatoes
Prep: 15 minutes
Cook: 1 hour
Yield: 4 to 6 servings
Ingredients
1 pound ground turkey
3/4 cup panko breadcrumbs (use can use plain breacrumbs if you like)
3/4 cup chopped fresh basil
2/3 cup tomato sauce
1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
1/4 cup chopped onion (optional)
2 egg whites
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1/3 cup ketchup
Preparation
1. Preheat oven to 350F. Line a 9-x 5-inch pan with aluminum foil. Combine ground turkey and next 8 ingredients in a large bowl, mixing well. Shape into a loafpan. Bake 50 minutes. Spread 1/3 ketchup evenly over the top and bake 10 minutes more.
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Anna says:
November, 13 2008at 02:15 am
Thanks for posting this. I'll give it a try. It sounds very, very good.
alisonlewis says:
November, 13 2008at 03:14 pm
I think you will really like it! Even my 7 year old said "this is so good!" Let me know how it comes out!