Even appetizers can be quick and easy

Are you an unofficial member of the Bored with Cooking Club? So many men and women love to cook but hate the hassle often associated with preparing a truly tasty meal!

The Bored with Cooking Club is comprised of any and all readers who love to cook and want to share a favorite easy, quick yet still impressive and delicious recipe.

The Olivita Crostini recipe below was contributed by Gulf Breeze News reader Robyn Philips. She loves fine food, yet counsels that this recipe is quick to prepare and sure to please. For those of you who balance work, kids, play and volunteer efforts like Robyn, you will be happy to add this one to your table! It's a great offering even for uninvited guests who drop by as you can whip it up quickly and keep most of the ingredients on hand.
Robyn Philips Olivita Crostini
4 ½ ounce can black olives, chopped
½ cup pimento-stuffed green olives, finely
chopped
½ cup Parmesan cheese, grated
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature

1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
¾ cup Monterey jack cheese, shredded
¼ cup fresh Italian parsley, minced
1 crusty French baguette

In medium bowl, stir together black and green olives, Parmesan cheese, butter, olive oil, and garlic until well blended.

Stir in Monterey jack cheese and parsley.

Heat broiler. Cut baguette into 24 thin slices.

Arrange bread slices on baking sheets and spread some of the olive mixture on each. Broil 3 minutes to 4 minutes, or until bread is toasted at edges and olivita is bubbly.

Makes 4 to 6 servings

Take just a minute to send your favorite recipe for an appetizer, soup, entree or dessert. It's so easy to be an unofficial member of the club and others will appreciate your quick and easy contributions. It's as easy as sending your favorite recipe in an email to vici@gulfbreezenews. com. Soon, you will see your own tempting delight in the Gulf Breeze News.