Sweet Pea and Parmesan Crostini

It has been pretty warm around these parts lately, and when the weather is like this, I don't feel like eating anything hot at dinner time. Things that appeal to me are pasta or potato salad, fresh basil, mozzarella, and tomato on crostini, or a plain old bowl of cereal. I saw this recipe not too long ago here, and then I saw a similar recipe featured on the Food Network. Since I had the ingredients on hand, I thought I would give it a try. I made mine a little differently in that I pulsed all of the ingredients in a food processor - - enough to chop it all up nicely, but not enough to make it mushy. I also just toasted my baguette slices in the toaster oven.

The verdict? This recipe is a keeper. It was just what I was hoping it would be - - light, fresh, and satisfying. I'm anxious to try the leftover spread tomorrow night, when the flavors have had a day to meld. The next time I make it, I may add a bit more basil, and might even throw in a little garlic. Yum!