Budget Gourmet: Olive Shoppe prepares Olive Shoppe Crostini and Strawberry mozzarella treats

 Olive Shoppe Crostini

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ream cheese, softened

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voo – roasted garlic and black pepper – 4 tbsp each (mix together)

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reheat oven to 400.

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lace sliced bagette on cookie sheets. brush tops with evoo mixture. bake until golden and crisp.

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ol then spread each slice with cream cheese.

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op with any of the spreads –

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ountry olive spread

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ed bell pepper olive spread

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ed wine artichoke gourmet spread

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rizzle 5 star aged balsamic vinegar over spreads

Strawberry mozzarella treats:

Mozzarella balls

Fresh Spinach leaves

Fresh Strawberries

Olive Shoppe Rich Chocolate Aged Balsamic

Cut fresh strawberries into bite size. Rinse fresh spinach leaves, drain and let dry. On tooth picks or skewers, place mozzarella ball, spinach leaf and strawberry. If using skewers, do layers until skewers are full. Lay on platter and drizzle with Rich Chocolate Aged Balsamic.