Prepare the balsamic figs: Light a grill or preheat a grill pan. Lightly brush the cut sides of the figs with olive oil and grill until lightly browned and warm, about 2 minutes. Transfer the figs ...

"The topping can be made a few days ahead, and it's as straightforward as browning some Italian sausage and melting in the cheeses," she writes. Chef Ryan Hardy's sensational crostini recipe ...

Perfectly toasted crostini can be plated as is and used as dippers for various spreads ... for strawberries to make a bright summery topping. Roasted apples with goat cheese and honey is also ...