Brunch crostini platter & frenzy free weekends!
by girlinafoodfrenzy
Happy Weekend everyone! Woke up this morning full of energy. A perfectly sunny day with not much to do. By this I mean no more moving, no cleaning or tidy ups of the old apartment and no boxes left to unpack hurrah!
So it’s time for a few favourite tunes in the background, a strong cup of tea and a cook-a-thon! To kick off a few of the recipe ideas in my head, I’ve decided on something quick and frenzy free for breakky today!
Even better, there are a few ingredients here which you probably already enjoy, but perhaps not in this combination. I’m hopeful that you’ll get to try these crostini soon and revel in these simple yet tasty flavours.
Crostini:
You’ll need some olive oil and a nice crusty bread (or sourdough) for the crostini,
Drizzle the bread with olive oil before grilling or toasting, be as frugal or generous as you like. Toast until ultra crisp and golden brown, the firmer the better as it will hold the toppings without getting too soggy later on.
1) Homemade Za’atar, greek yoghurt & olive oil crostini,
My version of the Home made za’atar mix includes Coriander seeds, Fennel seeds, Caraway seeds and Sesame seeds. Along with some good quality sea salt and cracked pepper you’ve got a pretty close substitute. Optional You can smash up the za’atar mix in a mortle & pestle or use as is, hint I find rubbing the mixture in a brown paper bag helps to release those aromas and break up the bigger spices.
Spread the Greek yoghurt generously onto the crostini and sprinkle lightly with the Za’atar mix and a drizzle of olive oil.
2) Smashed peas with lemon zest & Fetta crostini,
Take a handful of frozen peas blanched in hot water and drained. Add some salt & pepper, mix in and using a fork, mash with some grated lemon zest. Lastly spread on the crostini and serve with the crumbled Fetta.
3) Glorious fluffy clouds of Ricotta spread thick on the crostini, topped with a generous drizzle of honey and sprinkle of cinnamon.
Hopefully all breakfast cravings have been cured…till next time!
Like this, you might want to see:
Ricotta Fritters-2 ways!
Crab cakes with corn, coriander & ricotta
Pancake Formulae
Beautiful photos as always. This looks fresh and clean! That seed mix is great – wonderful use of Caraway. Yum.
Hi Kiran, thank you! I’m getting inspired with my new pack of spices and yummy bits, I’ve been thinking of some great breads to get I spired with or buttery cakes with seeds too, mmm-mmm!
I’ve never tried a za’atar mix on crostini, I bet that was so good next so something with different flavors, like ricotta and honey (which is one of my faaaavorites!) Thanks for a good idea for my next weekend breakfast
It was a very tasty surprise, I hadn’t made a za’atar mix before. I have some lovley ideas for slow rise sourdough with caraway seeds and fennel, coming soon I promise!!! Ricotta and honey is a godsend on busy mornings!
You should try ricotta with honey, truffle oil, and a tiny bit of sea salt. Is soooo good!
Sounds phenomenal! I’m definitely for truffled honey anything! Quiches with honey and truffle oil is a favourite too! Thanks for the tip
What a glorious breakfast! Loved all of your ideas – wonderful textures, flavours and presentation.
Hi Lorna, thank you! It was the best breakfast in such a long time and I really enjoyed each bite. It was a nice treat, veggie friendly you’ll notice too
A lovely brunch! Smashed peas and feta is a truly yummy-sounding combination. How clever!
Thanks Laura, I’m thinking the yoghurt one could be a nice addition to your breakky repertoire, as for the smashed peas you could omit the Fetta and vegan it up
It’s always awesome to wake up to do nothing
This crostini brunch looks fantastic!
Cheers
Choc Chip Uru
Hi Uru and veggie friendly too! The best mornings are my lazy mornings indeed, hope all is well on your break and happy baking.
so pretty! makes me hungry.
Thanks Rebecca, I’m glad the crostini are an eye & tummy pleaser!
I do best when I have nothing to do! You did too! Peas and feta on crostini is calling my name!
Lol, thank you! Peas and Fetta whoah! The frozen pea is so humble yet beautifully elevated to new heights!
Waking up with energy is the best! Glad you had a good weekend
once I spied ricotta, I knew this post would make me happy all around!
Thank you
I love lazy brunches, even better when they’re virtually no cook and you literally grill the bread and boil a kettle. I’d say easy peasy, but that’d be one of my many cliches 
But it still feels like such a treat – I think there is some magic in that
Do you know, it never occurs to me to make crostini but I love it. Thanks for the inspiration
So welcome hungry mum! Breakfast is insanely underrated and crostini are my new found love (for this week anyhow!)
Lovely ideas! They all present themselves to be flavorful. I’ve never tried smashed peas on toast before; will have to give that one a try.
Hi Sriprae, I think it’s one you’re going to love! Easy no bake, no cook breakfasts! Perfect for the easy stay-in weekends. V glad you like the peas too, the colour makes me feel cheerful!
Wow, they all look awesome!
Thank you
it was a tasty idea!
Wonderful new ideas for some crostini…thanks!!
So welcome, happy cooking!
What interesting choices! They look delicious.
Thank you, love an inspired breakky idea. No bake, no cook, even better for lazy weekends!
Allie, your posts always make me hungry! And I just had dinner
Likewise Karista, I was a lot on love with your pear tart the other day, a lot!!!
love your toppings and your photos!
Dead. Love the whole thing. And the homemade Za’atar…..perfection!
I had a revelation at the supermarket, when I saw the container and how expensive it could be, (I read the ingredients) and picked up a few of the seeds.
Now I can make it anytime and have lots of ingredients for other things! it’s probably not entirely ‘authentic’ but works for what it is
Authenticity is up to the person who makes it I think, I am sure it was wonderful.
Thanks Carla,