You build on failure. You use it as a stepping stone. Close the door on the past. You don’t try to forget the mistakes, but you don’t dwell on it. You don’t let it have any of your energy, or any of your time, or any of your space.
– Johnny Cash
Just loving that one, lately!
Poring over those words of strength and encouragement have such a healing effect on my heart when things in the kitchen, and in life, don’t go down the way I planned. Because sometimes they just don’t. And that’s cool.
After reading some inspiring words, and cleaning up all the burnt cake on the bottom of my oven, I made us some snacks!
Bruschetta to be exact! Bruschetta with silky cream cheese, sweet slices of apple, spicy arugula, and the king of cured meat: prosciutto – these little two bite babies are pretty much the best thing ever.
Go on, make em’! You’re mouth, and friends, will thank you!
Apple, Arugula, Cream Cheese, and Prosciutto Bruschetta – Baker by Nature
Serves 4-6
1 baguette, sliced into 1/4″ pieces
2 tablespoons butter
1 large apple, (I used a Honeycrisp) washed, cored, and thinly sliced
1/2 cup cream cheese
1 cup arugula
1/2 pound prosciutto, sliced
In a large skillet over medium high heat, melt one tablespoon of butter. Add sliced baguette to the skillet, and allow the bread to brown on each side. Repeat with the rest of the butter and baguette. Allow the bread to cool for at least 3 minutes.
Assembly: Spread each piece of baguette with one tablespoon of cream cheese. Then layer one piece of prosciutto, two slices of apple, and top it off with a few pieces of arugula. Enjoy right away!
Chung-Ah | Damn Delicious says
Sorry about your cake but this bruschetta looks amazing! I’ll have to make it at my next dinner party!
Amanda @ Once Upon a Recipe says
What a lovely combination of flavors. I honestly think I could live off of bread and cheese (and other accompaniments) alone. Oh, and wine. Wine is definitely necessary for a happy life (in my opinion anyway).
Noble Pig - Cathy says
Aw…yeah the baking failures sting because they were so time consuming! But what a great quote! And I love your little pick me ups here…so yummy!
Ashley says
Oh my, this combination of flavors sounds amazing! I could use these as a snack right about now. And cleaning up burnt cake on the bottom of your oven is the worst… happened to me over the holidays and I was so mad!
kristy says
Ooooooh! I LOVE this! These flavors are fantastic. And I enjoyed the encouraging words too. I’m all about focusing on the positive this year. Life is too short. 🙂
Ashley Bee (Quarter Life Crisis Cuisine) says
Yumm! I had something similar at a recent party, only with bacon instead. Delish!
Kathryn says
I made something very similar at the weekend – it’s such a perfect little bite of flavours!
Julie @ Table for Two says
I love how simple yet elegant the flavors are in this bruschetta! you come up with the greatest combinations! perfect for a get together 🙂
Suzie says
I absolutely love bruschetta! I have a recipe that I duplicated from a restaurant and it’s been a favorite, this though, could be right up there. It sounds amazing!!
Anna @ Crunchy Creamy Sweet says
I love bruschetta! Apple and prosciutto just go so well together. PS: Love the quote!