The Garden & Saucier
Spicy Thai Pesto Crostini with Pickled Radishes
The Strategy:
Pickling radish slices in a quick vinegar brine adds a bright, tangy crunch that cuts through the rich pesto. Blending fresh spinach, sweet peppers, lemongrass, ginger, and serrano chilies yields a vibrant, herbaceous pesto with a delightful kick. Spread this zesty green paste on grilled baguette slices and top with the pickled radishes for a sensational appetizer.
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Join the Estate RegistryThe Heart of the Table
These crostini are a lively burst of flavor and color, bringing a playful, modern twist to the start of a meal. The combination of spicy Thai-inspired pesto and bright pink radishes sparks excited conversation and sets a fun, adventurous tone for the evening.
The Art of the Host
- a sleek, solid brass Japanese double jigger with inner measurement lines
- a solid copper balloon whisk to perfectly aerate ingredients
- a wide, copper-plated wire cooling rack to ensure perfect airflow
- an instant-read digital meat thermometer with a backlit display
- a pair of professional-grade stainless steel locking kitchen tongs
- a flexible stainless steel slotted turner with a walnut handle
Neighborly Grace
- THE PRESENTATION: Arrange the crostini on a flat slate board, fanning the pickled radish slices over the green pesto to create a beautiful contrast of pink and green.
- THE POUR: A chilled, off-dry Riesling or a sparkling water infused with fresh lime and sliced ginger.
- THE VIBE: Covered Veranda. Guests mingle happily under the warm evening air, enjoying the spicy, crunchy bites with their drinks.