23/10/2026
The Scariest Crostini with Olive Tapenade and Green Olive Rosso Pesto👻
Ingredients:
For the base:
- 1 baguette
- A little Extra Virgin Olive Oil
For assembling:
- Olive Tapenade
- Green Olive Rosso Pesto
- Mozzarella or another semi-hard cheese
- Balsamic cream
For decorating:
- Thin lemon slices, cut into half-moons
- Fresh thyme
- Freshly ground black pepper (optional)
Equipment:
- Small Halloween-shaped cookie cutters (ghosts, bats, pumpkins, etc.)
- A straw, for creating the eyes and mouth if needed
Instructions:
- Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Slice the baguette thinly, lightly brush the slices with olive oil, and bake for 5–7 minutes, or until crisp and golden. Set aside to cool completely.
- Cut the mozzarella or semi-hard cheese into Halloween shapes using the cookie cutters.
- Spread the baguette slices alternately with Olive Tapenade and Green Olive Rosso Pesto. Top each slice with a Halloween-shaped piece of cheese.
- Arrange the crostini on a serving platter and garnish with thin lemon half-moon slices, fresh thyme, and, if desired, a sprinkle of freshly ground black pepper.
