Basil, Brie, Roasted Strawberry Crostini - FOOD PHOTO SHOOT

[gringalicious]

So I have a really easy party snack for you guys today because it's getting so close to Christmas. You ready?

These are crostini, which is actually the plural form of crostino. I know, this confuses a lot of people. It’s like how the plural of cul-de-sac is actually culs-de-sac. That one never made since to me when I was younger either. Those sneaky Europeans! I’m convinced they say everything backwards just to confuse the Americans.

Have I mentioned that I’ve been making way more snacky appetizer type foods than usual lately? I can’t remember. Hey, it’s hard to keep track of these little datails when you have ten billion other things on your mind. I’m not going crazy, my brain is just….what do you call it?

Oh yeah, buffering, or loading in some cases. Yep, that’s me, always planning my next crazy recipe, trying to remember what I put in that chocolate cake, reminding myself to check my email (which hardly ever works), and the list goes on.

I can’t think of anything more delicious combo than strawberries and basil. Oh, and I found brie at the local grocery and that’s kind of what made this thing happen. I think these crostini are going to change the way I look at appetizers. They are so easy and the sky is the limit as far as what you can top them with.

Roasting the strawberries makes them so sweet and yet still a bit tart all at once. It’s the perfect thing to pair with basil and brie and don’t forget to top it with plenty of pepper to set it off. I should also mention that these would be awesome with balsamic drizzled on the top. I almost put that in the recipe but I they were already so perfect as is so I thought I’d leave that as a suggestion. Happy snacking!

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Comments

[cookit]

I will make this for the holidays this year! Thank you - have you ever tried to make it with any other roasted fruit?

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[ryacha21]

Hello. It is great. I love it.

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[wrladyhawk]

Jingle Bells! Looks yummy

[gringalicious]

Thanks for reading @wrladyhawk! Happy Holidays

Ingredients

1 pint fresh strawberries (about 4 cups) hulled and thinly sliced
1 tablespoon olive oil
salt & pepper
1 french baguette, cut into ½ inch slices
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 ounces brie cheese
handful of fresh basil leaves, torn
Instructions

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 C) and line a baking tray with foil, then brush with olive oil. Lay strawberries out on pan in an even layer and bake for 15 to 20 minutes until berries are soft, dark, and look slightly shriveled.
While berries are in oven, line a separate pan with parchment or foil and brush baguette slices with oil. Place on pan and sprinkle generously with salt and pepper. Bake for 6 - 8 minutes until edges are lightly toasted.
Slice brie into thin slices (don't worry about the outer layer, it's edible) and place on top of each crostini while still warm then top with berries and basil and serve.

[wrladyhawk]

Thank you very much - my family will love this for a special occasion.

[purefood]

Wow, ok I have officially decided to make this for my Christmas party! These are also beautiful photos by the way, everything looks so fresh and delicious!

[gringalicious]

Thanks so much for taking the time to comment on my post @purefood and I hope it turned out great for your Christmas party?

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[yummyrum]

Roasted strawberries. Very interesting! I wonder how it tastes!

[gringalicious]

Give it a try and see @yummyrum

[hms818]

I can feel the taste of those roasted strawberries .. truly awesome!

[gringalicious]

Thank you so much @hms818!

[kus-knee]

Now that's an interesting combo that I've never seen before.

[gringalicious]

Perhaps the Old Dog could give it a go? Or, adapt it to his style?

Thanks so much for stopping by, I always enjoy your comments!

[quinneaker]

Your photos are so gorgeous!

Whats funny though is that when I saw this my mind just assumed this was a tomato basil crostini dish but then I realized it looked like strawberries and I was tripping for a second hahaha

Yes its true I am uber tired, I have been working since 6;30am this morning so thats over a 16 hour work day so far......

Anyways beautiful as always and I can only assume DELICIOUS!

Blessings~*~

[gringalicious]

16 hour days, I know what you're saying.

I'm guessing that you have a few strawberry patches in your garden(s). Perhaps we'll see an adaptation to this recipe in mid to late Spring? I can't remember if I have ever stated it to you, but my creations are all fair game for you or the others in the garden to adapt to their creative style. All my content is yours to use as you please.

Here's to great times on Steemit!!

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[quinneaker]

Ya, 16 hours is quite a while to just be awake let alone working the whole time hahaha though thankfully all my work is my passion and thats why I can just keep going going!

Yes we have lots of strawberries in spring and early summer. We make lots of nice strawberry deliciousness my favorite being the strawberry wine and vinager!

Yes it would be fun to do a GOE food series on Gringa Adaption Recipes!

SteemON!

[gringalicious]

Strawberry wine, I must try it. Do you have any aging?

That would be a great cross promotion campaign, 'Gringa Adaptation.' Let's talk after the first

[quinneaker]

Yea great idea! The possibilities would be beautiful and delicious!

I am not sure if I have any Strawberry wine left (it goes fast ;-)> hehe but I think I do have some strawberry pear wine! Also I KNOW I have some strawberry vinegar aging and ready to use!

I am sure I will see you again soon and we can discuss the possibilities.

[gringalicious]

Sounds fun!!

[quinneaker]

Yes indeed!!!

Blessings to you and the family this holiday season. I have a feeling you will have lots of feasting and good times!

[noboxes]

stunning food photography!!

[gringalicious]

You are always so supportive @noboxes. Thanks for all that you do!

[redwellies]

I love cooking with Brie and this looks delicious :)

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[ninahaskin]

And these deliious looking gems are even Christmas colored: red and green! @gringalicious 🎄❤🎄

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[t8scones]

Hi @gringalicious your pics are beautiful - I have to follow you for more!

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[koskl]

great pictures.
i have never tried them with strawberries, i've tried them with sundried tomatoes, and roasted artichokes.
and of course smoked salmon :D
great appetizer.

[gringalicious]

Thanks so much for taking the time to comment on my post @koskl

smoked salmon, that would be a great touch

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[njoromuts]

Your photos are absolutely AMAZING!!!!
Now I'm hungry

[gringalicious]

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[new-yourk]

[gringalicious]

what?

[gamainvegas]

Add moscato drink!

[gringalicious]

ok, great tip

[emilyl]

WOW these look incredible! I am not a big fan of cheese personally but my mom and sister are crazy about cheese so I might have to give these a try next time they come and visit me! Thank for the amazing recipe :)

[gringalicious]

you are very welcome and thanks so much for the awesome commenting @emilyl

[hotrod]

Looks AMAZING!!!! Like always.

[gringalicious]

Oh, you're so sweet! Thanks @hotrod.

[gavinthegreat]

OMG
That looks so good. I just love strawberries so much! Than add Brie! So good! :)
Happy holidays @gringalicious

[gringalicious]

Merry Christmas to you and yours @gavinthegreat!

[gavinthegreat]

Thanks

[denissemata]

This looks so good!

[gringalicious]

I'm so glad you think so @denissemata!

[bidishamukherjee]

These r awesome...looking superb..

[gringalicious]

Thank you very much @bidishamukherjee!

[dippa]

omg i want this right now

[gringalicious]

I completely know what you mean @dippa!

[splendorhub]

@gringalicious Yummy! they also look healthy. Have you ever tried chitpotle raspberry sauce instead of strawberries...talk about a kick lol. Christmas tree contest going on, judge needed :D
-Best wishes, - @splendorhub

[gringalicious]

Oh, that sounds amazing and I'm so happy you like this. Thanks for your support @splendorhub! Merry Christmas!

[stachu]

upvoted&followed :)

[gringalicious]

Thanks @stachu!

[foxkoit]

it looks interesting :) I must try this :)

[gringalicious]

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[foxkoit]

Thank you!! you are very kind That you say for me Marry Christmas :)
I hope your Christmas is cool too :)

[tesscooks4u]

Great combo of flavors. Yes, I love strawberries and basil together. Brie brings them together. Wonderful crostinis. Love the pics...beautiful.

[gringalicious]

Hey @tesscooks4u, I am thrilled you liked it.

Merry Christmas!!

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[lifes-a-donut]

Those look SO delish! I want to try them!

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[nicuzaharie]

It looks absolutely delicious. I bet I could not stop eating this snack

[gringalicious]

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[vox00]

ah I think I am going to make this :)

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[berlinfood]

it just looks delicious

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[creativesoul]

Those look so delicious! I love strawberries. <3
I also want to wish you a happy holiday!

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[cecirod1218]

Omg my mouth is watering! I can't stand it I want them now! Girl you sure can cook!🎄🎄😊😊🌷

[gringalicious]

and you can cook too, I hope you give it a try @cecirod1218

[denisechips]

At 1st I just assumed the red was tomatoes. (I'm part Italian, what can I say?! ;) But the fact that they are atrawberries is genius! Impressed! I bet they are great. Enjoy!

[gringalicious]

Give it a try and tell me what you think @denisechips

[haphazard-hstead]

Everybody always says Crostini -- because it's impossible to eat just one! ; )
From the thumbnail, I thought this was going to be the usual tomato-basil crostini. But this, with the strawberries, is so much better for the holidays! With the roasting, I bet this would work well with frozen strawberries, too, since the roasted strawberries are soft anyway. And the winter-time is the perfect time for Brie. I like it with dried pears, too. Happy holidays -- and could you ever eat just one Crustino? ; )

[gringalicious]

one is too many and eight is not enough. Yeah, I think frozen strawberries would work, good idea. Ooh, dried pears, you must do a post, please do and let me know so that I can help you promote it. Sounds delightful

[haphazard-hstead]

Thanks for that encouragement, @gringalicious! I'll definitely let you know when I'm eating dried pears and brie! You would be able to make it all look so pretty.

[mannyfig1956]

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[conanlovevit]

wow yummy yummy yummmmmyyyyyy.
I wanna eat.

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[charline]

Ok, you really have very good recipes, very good ideas of food combinations, and it still makes you want to try !!

But it will never look like that xD

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[charline]

It is rather to me to thank you for taking the time to answer me, it is a pleasure to read your articles and look at all these beautiful recipes !!

[admiralsp]

Whoa looks yummy.

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[hafiz34]

Seems very much delicious. Yummy

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[blazing]

Your presentations are always on top no one can beat that looks very yummy :D

[gringalicious]

and, you're a great commentor @blazing, thanks so much

[bitttermelllon]

Your food photography is gorgeous, and I love your culinary facts sprinkled in there!

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[cityslicker]

looking delicious and perfect :)

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[starboye]

mind blowing food pics i am feeling hungry right now

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[chernyy-povar]

Oh! So nice photoes, @gringalicious! Something wrong with my mind, I want to eat this NOW! *)

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[steemphotography]

wow
excellent photography of food
thanks for sharing this pic

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