Fiery Turkey Pate Crostini Recipes

CROSTINI OF CHICKEN LIVER PATE WITH BALSAMIC ONIONS

Steps:

• To make the onions: Coat a large saute pan with olive oil and add the onions. Season the onions with salt and bring the pan to a medium-high heat. Cover and sweat the onions for 15 to 20 minutes. Add the balsamic and cook for another 20 to 25 minutes or until the balsamic is syrupy. Use right away, or place in airtight jar and store in the refrigerator until ready to use.
• To make the chicken liver pate: Coat a large saute pan with olive oil and add the anchovies, capers and garlic. Bring to medium heat and saute until the anchovies have dissolved.
• Add the chicken livers, turn up the heat and saute for 3 to 5 minutes and cook until the livers are about 1/2 to 3/4 of the way done. Add the wine and cook for 3 to 4 minutes or until the wine has reduced by half, the mix should still be pretty soupy.
• Transfer everything to a food processor and puree until smooth. Season with a little salt, if needed, and loosen with a little olive oil if needed.
• Schmear each toast with the pate and top with balsamic onions.

TURKEY CROSTINI

Steps:

• Whisk 1/2 cup mayonnaise, 3 tablespoons chopped chives, and salt and pepper. Spread on toast rounds and top with shredded leftover roast turkey, sliced avocado and crumbled bacon. Drizzle with olive oil.

CRANBERRY TURKEY CROSTINI

Steps:

• Place cranberries and tangerine in a food processor; cover and process until coarsely chopped. Set aside., In a small saucepan, bring vinegar and shallots to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes or until mixture is reduced to 1/3 cup, stirring occasionally. Stir in the sugar, jalapenos, pepper and reserved cranberry mixture. Cook for 5 minutes over medium heat, stirring frequently. Transfer to a small bowl; refrigerate until chilled., Place bread on ungreased baking sheets; lightly spray bread on both sides with cooking spray. Broil 3-4 in. from the heat for 1-2 minutes on each side or until lightly browned. Spread each slice with 1-1/2 teaspoons cream cheese; top with turkey and 1 tablespoon cranberry mixture.

FIERY TURKEY-PATE CROSTINI

Steps:

• Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
• Add onions, garlic, and pepper; saute 1 minute.
• Place onion mixture, turkey, and next 6 ingredients (turkey through soy sauce) in a food processor; process until well-blended, scraping sides of processor bowl occasionally.
• Spoon pate into a bowl; cover and chill at least 8 hours.
• Spread 1 tablespoon pate evenly over each bread slice.