Goat Cheese, Smoky Ham & Wine-Soaked Cherry Crostinis

Place dried cherries and wine in a jar fitted with a lid. If wine doesn’t cover the cherries, add a little water. Allow cherries to soak for 2 or more hours, until cherries are plump. Drain.

Preheat oven to 375ºF. Place baguette slices on a baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil. Sprinkle with coarse salt. Bake in the oven for 7–8 minutes, until crisp. Allow to cool.

Spread a thick layer of goat cheese on each crostini. Top each with a thin slice of ham, 1 tablespoon wine-soaked cherries, 1 teaspoon nuts, and a few thyme leaves. Drizzle each crostini with 1 teaspoon honey and a dash of coarse salt (optional). Serve.