Chef Franklin Becker prepared crostinis in the Good Day Cafe.
Recipe for Crostini #1
1 loaf italian bread or foccaccia, slice and toasted with a little olive oil 1 pint cherry tomatoes, roasted 1 sprig thyme 1 pinch sugar 3 cloves garlic 2 oz. parmesan cheese 1 bu parsley 2 oz. pine nuts, toasted 2 oz. olive oil or lemon olive oil 1 cherry pepper sea salt 4 oz. smoked ricotta, (salvatore of Brooklyn) or ricotta
Slice the bread length wise and toast with a little olive oil till golden
Roast in a 350*F oven 1 pint cherry tomatoes with thyme, garlic, sugar, sea salt, spicy cherry pepper and olive oil.
Roast in a 350*F 1 eggplant till tender.
Grill 1 onion with salt, pepper and olive oil till tender and charred.
Take raisins and plump them in hot water with a little balsamic vinegar.
Make pesto using 1 clove garlic, sea salt, lemon olive oil, parsley and parmesan cheese.
Rub the bread liberally with smoked ricotta cheese. Top with peas to and roasted tomatoes.
RECIPE FOR CROSTINI #2
1 eggplant 1 onion, sliced and grilled 1 oz. golden raisins 1 oz. pecorino cheese balsamic or sherry vinegar to taste
Method:
For the second crostini, mix the eggplant, raisins, grilled onions and olive oil together with parsley and set a top toasted bread. Grate fresh pecorino cheese and serve.
There you have it!! Two variations to enjoy at your next party.
Friday, May 17 2013 5:09 PM EDT2013-05-17 21:09:38 GMT
Good Day wrapped up its first Burger Week in honor of National Burger Month. Every day we had a burger flashback -- a burger drop of hamburgers in our studio and a burger-related Good Day Cafe. All of
Good Day wrapped up its first Burger Week in honor of National Burger Month. Every day we had a burger flashback -- a burger drop of hamburgers in our studio and a burger-related Good Day Cafe. All of
Thursday, March 7 2013 10:26 PM EST2013-03-08 03:26:21 GMT
Brooklyn Borough President Marty Markowitz talks about the 10th annual Dine In Brooklyn Restaurant Week, March 11-21. Jacques Gautier, the chef and owner of Palo Santo in Park Slope make Poached Eggs
Brooklyn Borough President Marty Markowitz talks about the 10th annual Dine In Brooklyn Restaurant Week, March 11-21. Jacques Gautier, the chef and owner of Palo Santo in Park Slope make Poached Eggs
Thursday, May 23 2013 9:07 AM EDT2013-05-23 13:07:03 GMT
The NYPD arrested a suspect in the latest anti-gay attack in the city, said police.
The NYPD arrested a suspect in the latest anti-gay attack in the city, said police. The incident Monday night involved two men, who police say, had met at the Bowery Mission and went out drinking together in the East Village. Roman Gornell, 39, was arrested on Wednesday.
Thursday, May 23 2013 9:05 AM EDT2013-05-23 13:05:21 GMT
Hollywood superstar Brad Pitt made a trip to the birthplace of Frank Sinatra on Wednesday night to promote his new movie, "World War Z."
Hollywood superstar Brad Pitt made a trip to the birthplace of Frank Sinatra on Wednesday night to promote his new movie, "World War Z." Pitt stunned the crowd at the Clearview Cinemas when he walked in just before the start of the special screening.
Thursday, May 23 2013 7:23 AM EDT2013-05-23 11:23:09 GMT
New Jersey officials have seized inventory and demanded records from 29 bars and restaurants, nearly half of them TGI Fridays, that they say sold low-quality liquor to patrons who thought they were buying premium brands.
New Jersey officials have seized inventory and demanded records from 29 bars and restaurants, nearly half of them TGI Fridays, that they say sold low-quality liquor to patrons who thought they were buying premium brands.
Thursday, May 23 2013 5:47 AM EDT2013-05-23 09:47:52 GMT
Playing with a hula hoops is making its way into the exercise regimes of some of the most enviable bodies in Hollywood. Rosanna and Greg give a go in the morning.
Playing with a hula hoops is making its way into the exercise regimes of some of the most enviable bodies in Hollywood. Rosanna and Greg give a go in the morning.
Thursday, May 23 2013 5:47 AM EDT2013-05-23 09:47:14 GMT
There are three hot new colors in wedding trends this season. And jewelry accents are making their way onto bouquets and cakes. We'll take a look at what's in with wedding expert Kelee Khalil.
There are three hot new colors in wedding trends this season. And jewelry accents are making their way onto bouquets and cakes. We'll take a look at what's in with wedding expert Kelee Khalil.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 11:18 AM EDT2013-05-22 15:18:13 GMT
Oscar Romero, 32, desperately needed a bone marrow transplant. Two years later, he is healthy and grateful to the man who saved his life.
Oscar Romero, 32, desperately needed a bone marrow transplant. Two years later, he is healthy and grateful to the man who saved his life. Romero met U.S. Army Lt. Ryan Waldorf, 23, this week for the first time. The pair and the doctor who treated Romero visited the set of Good Day NY on Wednesday to discuss the successful operation.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 11:08 AM EDT2013-05-22 15:08:45 GMT
Entertainer Ceelo Green is featured on the debut single by Vicci Martinez called 'Come Along.' Martinez, a former finalist on The Voice, visited the GDNY studios in the morning and performed the new song.
Entertainer Ceelo Green is featured on the debut single by Vicci Martinez called 'Come Along.' Martinez, a former finalist on The Voice, visited the GDNY studios in the morning and performed the new song.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 11:05 AM EDT2013-05-22 15:05:36 GMT
Ping pong or table tennis is making a resurgence. It's evident at the busy Spin Galactic ping pong social club in Manhattan.
Ping pong or table tennis is making a resurgence. It's evident at the busy Spin Galactic ping pong social club in Manhattan. Co-owner Frank Raharinosy showed Rosanna and Greg a few movies. But the real demonstration came from Ro and Greg who went head-to-head at the table.
