Aperitif Party Platter: Crostini, Bruschetta, Marinated Goat Cheese, Baked Olives & Almonds

Perfect Crostini: Preheat oven to 350°F. Brush both sides of each baguette slice with olive oil, then season with salt and pepper. Bake for 15 minutes, or until golden and crisp.

Classic Bruschetta: Dice 3 ripe tomatoes, mince 1 garlic clove, and chop ¼ cup fresh basil. Mix everything in a bowl with 2–3 tbsp olive oil and season to taste with salt and pepper. Chill until ready to serve.

Marinated Goat Cheese: Arrange 1 lb chèvre, sliced into rounds, on a rimmed serving dish. Top with 2 minced garlic cloves, 2 tbsp chopped rosemary, 2 tbsp chopped basil, 1 tsp red pepper flakes, and 1 cup olive oil. Season with salt and pepper and refrigerate until ready to serve.

Baked Olives & Almonds: Preheat oven to 375°F. Toss two 10 oz containers of drained mixed olives, 1 cup dry-roasted almonds, 3 tbsp olive oil, 2 strips of orange peel, and 3 rosemary sprigs in a baking dish. Bake for 10–15 minutes. Serve warm for the best flavor.