Mollie Ahlstrand learned to make the earthy bread for these crunchy crostini, topped with mozzarella and mushrooms, in Padua, Italy.
Servings: Serves 6
Ingredients
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic , chopped
  • 1 pound button or wild mushrooms (such as porcini, cremini, shiitake) with stems removed, chopped
  • 1/4 cup white wine
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
  • 24 small (1/2-inch-thick) slices   country-style bread (preferably ciabatta), toasted
  • 1 pound fresh salted buffalo mozzarella , cut into 24 slices
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh Italian parsley
    • Directions
    Preheat oven to 375 degrees. In a 12-inch nonstick skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Sauté garlic until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add mushrooms and sauté 3 to 4 minutes. Pour in wine; increase heat to high and cook, stirring, until liquid evaporates, about 5 minutes. Mix in salt and pepper.

    Arrange bread on a large baking sheet. Top each piece with a slice of mozzarella. Bake 5 to 7 minutes, until cheese is melted.

    Top crostini with mushroom mixture; sprinkle with parsley. Serve warm.
    From the May 2002 issue of O, The Oprah Magazine

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