ARTICHOKE AND PARMESAN CROSTINI   
  Ingredients :
    8 slices (1/4 inch thick) baguette
    2 tablespoons olive oil
    Coarse salt and ground pepper
     6 artichoke hearts, drained, rinsed, and patted dry
     1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
    1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

  Preparation:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Make crostini: Brush baguette slices on both sides with a total of 1 tablespoon oil; season with salt and pepper. Place on a baking sheet, and bake, turning over once, until golden, 10 to 12 minutes. Cool.
Meanwhile, make topping: Finely chop artichokes, and combine in a bowl with Parmesan, parsley, and remaining tablespoon oil.
Dividing evenly, spoon topping onto crostini, and garnish with additional Parmesan, if desired.
 
        8 servings
       
 
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