Happy Monday all! How was your weekend? Mine was full of trips to home depot, looking at paint swatches, sanding hardwood floors and a day full of furniture shopping. Just typing it makes me tired. So needless to say, by the time last night rolled around I was ready for a hearty, rustic sunday supper. It was just what I needed and it all started with this lovely appetizer.

I served this dish as an appetizer along side some oven roasted chicken, sauteed spinach and rosemary potatoes. However, I think that this would make a fantastic light summer supper for two as well. If I was making it for Ryan and I, I’d serve it along side some fresh greens with a drizzle of balsamic vinaigrette and extra virgin olive oil and a cool glass of pinot grigio.

Serves 2 – 4

You will need:

• 10 slices rustic baguette
• extra virgin olive oil
• 5 slices thinly sliced prosciutto cut in half
• 10 small basil leaves
• fresh cracked black pepper

1. Heat a cast iron skillet over medium heat.
2. Brush baguette slices with olive oil. Place, oiled side down, in the skillet and cook just until toasted, about 3 minutes. You can also do this step by placing the baguette slices on a baking sheet and placing them under the broiler for a couple of minutes.
3. Transfer to a serving plate. Place sliced prosciutto and basil leaves on top. Drizzle with more extra virgin olive oil and a few grinds of fresh black pepper. Serve.

Enjoy!