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As the weather warms up, it’s exciting to think about entertaining outside! After a long winter inside, it’s so nice to open up the doors to the deck, have that extra living space and think about entertaining.
The thing about summer entertaining is that it can be really easy to throw together a relaxed, no-fuss party with friends and family. The summer lends itself to that laid-back style – so I like to go with that. Cold beverages, great appetizers, the BBQ going and being surrounded in good company. That’s what it’s all about.
One appetizer I like to make that is always a crowd-pleaser, is an Artichoke Parmesan Crostini.
This super-simple recipe allows you to prep the topping early and assemble quickly for guests. Whether it’s one of many appetizers or a quick prep for an impromptu guest, you’ll definitely add this one to your mix of recipes!
Start with selecting a good loaf of bread. I chose an Italian bread and sliced into 1 inch thick pieces. Next, lay the pieces on large baking sheet and brush with olive oil, sprinkle with salt, pepper and italian seasonings. Bake in the oven at 350 until crunchy and crispy.
Meanwhile, drain marinated artichoke hearts and chop. Combine with fresh shaved parmesan cheese, olive oil, minced garlic, salt and pepper to taste. Combine well.
Once bread is done and has cooled slightly, smooth a think layer of ricotta cheese onto the crostini and top with the artichoke parmesan mixture.
This is my go-to recipe during the summer. I like to keep summer entertaining colorful and vibrant by using different patterns and textures. Have fun with it!
Stay organized for entertaining by keeping all of your summer entertaining supplies together. I keep mine in a big bin and I pull it out each season. Whenever I have a party, I can pull out what I need since it’s all in one place.
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To stock up, I head to Walmart for all my summer entertaining needs. I can get everything I need all in one place, from food to items to create a beautiful tablescape.
Recipe: Artichoke Parmesan Crostini
- Bread of choice – Cut into about 1/2 inch think slices
- 3 tbsp olive oil & another tbsp for brushing on bread
- 1/2 cup fresh shaved or grated parmesan
- 1/2 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 jar of marinated artichoke hearts
- salt & pepper to taste
- 1 tsp italian seasonings
- Start by slicing bread, and laying on a baking sheet. Preheat oven to 350 degrees
- Brush with olive oil and sprinkle with Italian seasonings, salt and pepper.
- Bake until crispy and golden – watch carefully.
- Drain artichoke hearts well and add to medium sized bowl.
- Mix with parmesan cheese, salt, pepper and olive oil. Combine well.
- When bread is done and cooled slightly, top with a layer of ricotta cheese.
- Spoon the artichoke-parmesan mixture onto each slice of bread.
- Serve warm and Enjoy!
What are some of your favorite ways to entertain in the summer?
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I love how simple and elegant this recipe is! We’re throwing a host warming party in a couple of weeks and this looks like a perfect addition to the menu! #client
That looks delicious. I’d drizzle a little olive oil on it. Yum!
That would be the hit of any party! What a delicious sounding app this is. I am totally trying it.
This looks incredible! I’m for sure going to have to make this recipe soon! Thanks for sharing it with me!
Now that looks like one tasty appetizer. All those flavors just compliment each other so well. If we have friends over this summer, I’m totally making this for them.
Crostini is such a tasty appetizer! When you add parmesan and artichoke hearts, it goes to another level. Looks beautiful and I can imagine how good it tastes.
Yum! I what a lovely appetizer! Looks absolutely delicious would love to include this in any get together I may have!
I know this HAS to be delicious however, I can’t bring myself to like artichokes! I WANT to, but I just can’t! lol!
These look really good. It looks fairly simple to make that even I could handle making it. I’m sure it is a huge hit at parties too. Thanks for sharing this with us.
That just does have ‘summer’ written all over it. It looks and sounds good too.
We love these types of apps in our home. I am definitely going to be making these. Love the pics too!
I have never tried preparing artichoke before. Thanks for sharing this, looks like a great snack!
This sounds so delicious! I would love to try making this for a summer gathering!
OK… you just said parmesan cheese, ricotta cheese, artichokes and garlic… which happen to not only go together fantastically but are some of my favorite things in the world! I could (and have) eaten ricotta by the spoon! Crostini’s are so versatile and a great party app! Thanks!
Definitely going to make this when I get guests over. Looks so delicious and love how easy it is.
Oh yumm!! This sounds amazing. I love anything that has artichokes in it 🙂
I am obsessed with the flavor of artichoke lately so this makes my taste buds so excited. I am definitely going to want to make this for our dinner date tomorrow night, it’ll be a nice surprise for the husband.
Thank you so much for this recipe. I’ve been looking to find something new to make during the Summer months for family and friends. This looks perfect!
This looks so delicious. I will definitely make this on the weekend. My family will love it.
I don’t think I’ve ever had artichoke before. But with all those ingredients, I have no doubt those are delish.
Mmmm, this looks amazing!
Crostinis are my favorite! I have never tried one this way before, though. Definitely will sometime!
Your post reminded me to prepare some appetizers for an upcoming afternoon we are having tomorrow at a relative’s home. I will definitely try making those artichokes!
Everything looks just so good. Gotta love this easy app! I need extra cheese for me please! 😉
This is perfect for my kids, I’ve never tried a Crostini before I would love to. Thank you for sharing
omg this looks absolutely amazing!!! I will definitely have to pin this so I can try this out at one of my many bbq’s this summer.
I don’t use artichokes as much as I should. I bet this would be a fantastic appetizer.