The weather in Chicago is seriously wearing on me. These days, I’m checking the 10-day forecast obsessively, waiting for the day that breaks 50 degrees. Come on 50. Fifty and sunny.
And I’m dreaming about travelling, far, far away …
… back to Tuscany and its rolling hills, dotted with grape vines, olive trees and medieval castles.
Alas, a European vacation is nowhere in the foreseeable future, so I’ll have to settle on giving my mouth a vacation.
Hmmm … that didn’t sound quite right. But you get my point.
This cannellini spread is quintessentially Tuscan—simple, rustic, peasant food from the old country. And since we’re talking a little stay-cation of sorts, let’s do it up right with some apt kitchen props.
Doesn’t this collection make you feel like you’ve wandered into a rustic Italian farmhouse?
- Chef’s planet 30-oz. oil pourer
- Sagaform wine carafe with oak stopper
- Provence Ploughman’s platter
- Flax tea towel
- Cantaria round casserole
- Viertri rustic planter
And to complete the experience …
Rustic cannellini spread
You’ll need:
1 cup cannellini beans
5-6 artichoke heart quarters (canned/jarred)
2 tbsp fresh oregano
1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
2 oz. goat cheese
salt and pepper to taste
french baguette, sliced thin
melted butter for brushing baguette slices
Blend all ingredients minus the bread in a food processor or blender until smooth. Salt and pepper to taste. Set aside.
Slice baguette as thin as possible and brush slices generously with butter. Toast under the broiler on a cookie sheet until golden and crispy.
Serve dip with baguette slices.
3 Comments
Mari @ Oh, Sweet & Savory
I love legumes and especially cannellini beans. Gorgeous photo and posting!
Sarah Fallon
I saw this and thought maybe one day I can make this–I didn’t think my hubby would approve of it! Oddly enough I ended up determined to make this and a chili dip this weekend as “through the week munchies” and I doubled the goat cheese and then doubled the recipe to make a bunch! I paired it with pita chips and my hubby and my 2 year old can’t get enough. It’s amazing!!! Thanks for such an awesome recipe!!!!
admin
So glad you guys liked it!