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Tuscan Crostini - {Crostini Toscani}

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Date Added:	February 29, 2008
Calories:	2446
Serves:	0
Prep. Time:	0:00
Category:	Appetizers, Italian / Pasta / Pizza

Ingredients:

1/2   cup           extra-virgin olive oil
2     medium        onions
2     pounds        chicken livers
1     can           anchovies in olive oil - (2 oz)
1/4   cup           capers in salt
1/2   cup           brandy
                    Juice of 1 lemon
1/4   teaspoon      salt
                    Bread in small slices, abt 2" in diameter
                    Sage leaves
                    Cherry tomato slices

Directions: one line for each direction. When saved the lines will be numbered.

Heat 3 tablespoons of the olive oil in a saute pan over medium heat. Stir in the onions and saute them until they begin to soften. Do not let them brown. Add the remaining olive oil and the chicken livers and saute them, turning them occasionally. Use a small knife to pierce one of the livers as they are cooking; when the center is no longer red-brown in color, stir in the anchovies and the capers and cook for another 2 minutes. Pour in the brandy and allow it to evaporate. Turn off the heat and stir in the lemon juice and salt.
Transfer the mixture to a food processor and process until a paste is obtained. Transfer the mixture to a container and refrigerate.
When ready to serve, bring the liver mixture to room temperature. Toast small pieces of bread and spread some of the liver mixture over the top of the slices. Garnish with a small sage leaf and a cherry tomato slice. Serve the crostini at room temperature.
This recipe yields 2 to 2 1/2 dozen.
Comments: Crostini are small pieces of toasted bread with various toppings. A popular one in Tuscany features chicken livers with capers. This recipe makes a lot and is great for a party. This is best made in a food processor.

Notes:
Recipe from "Ciao Italia - Bringing Italy Home" by Mary A. Esposito, (St. Martin's Press, 2001)

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Added On: February 29, 2008

* Ciao Italia at http://www.ciaoitalia.com