Girls Night Goat Cheese and Fig Orange Bruschetta

When was the last time you brought all of your best girlfriends together and just had a night of appetizers, wine and chocolate? The human soul needs this type of connection and camaraderie more often than the time we let pass between each visit. Taking time to share stories, hear different perspectives and just catch up is one of the best forms of medicine for the heart, mind, and soul. So plan it! Give everyone a challenge to find a recipe that takes 20 minutes or less to prepare – you know – so you can have more time together with one another! And put your dibs on this quick recipe below!

Serves 6

Ingredients

• 1 Head Endive
• 6 Artisan-style crostini
• ½ Cup Goat Cheese
• 1 Tbsp Finely chopped rosemary
• 4 Dried figs
• ⅓ Cup  Pecans
• ½ Orange (juice from)
• 1 tsp Honey

Directions

1. In a small bowl, mix the goat cheese with the rosemary using the back of a spoon or fork.
2. In a separate small bowl, chop the dried figs into small pieces, add the pecans, juice from half of an orange, and honey and mix to combine.
3. Wash and dry the endive leaves (about 10-12). Place on a dish along with the Artisan-style crostini.
4. Fill each endive cup and top each crostini with about 1 Tbsp of the goat cheese and rosemary mix. Top each with the pecan and fig topping until all ingredients are used up.
5. Enjoy with your closest friends and a glass of your favourite white (or red)!