Smoked Salmon and Pancetta Crostini

• 12 slices of French (baguette)bread
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 6 slices of pancetta
• 3/4 cup creme fraiche or sour cream
• 2 tbsp whole grain mustard
• 3 tbsp capers, rinsed
• 1 tsp fresh lemon zest
• 1 tsp fresh lemon juice
• Freshly ground black pepper
• 7 oz (200g) smoked salmon, cut into strips
• 12 whole chives, snipped into 1in (2.5cm) lengths to garnish

1. Preheat the oven to 400F (200C).
2. Brush both sides of the bread slices with olive oil, and place them on a baking sheet.
3. Bake for 10 minutes, or until crisp and golden.
4. Cool completely.
5. Preheat the broiler and position the broiler rack 6in (15cm) from the source of heat.
6. Broil the pancetta for about 5 minutes until crisp on both sides.
7. Drain on paper towels.
8. Cut into thin strips.
9. Mix the creme fraiche with the mustard, the capers, the lemon zest, and juice, and black pepper to taste.
10. Place the bread slices on a serving plate, spread with the creme fraiche mixture, and top with strips of smoked salmon, pieces of pancetta, and chives to garnish.
11. Variation
12. Classic Italian Crostini
13. Remove the smoked salmon, replace the creme fraiche mixture with slices of fresh mozzarella, and use fresh basil instead of chives.
14. Brush the bread slices with garlic and olive oil, then lightly pepper the mozzarella.
15. Place a piece of basil on each piece of mozzarella, then wrap it in half a slice of prosciutto.
16. Place the crostini under the broiler for 35 minutes, until the cheese melts.

olive oil, pancetta, creme fraiche, grain mustard, capers, lemon zest, lemon juice, freshly ground black pepper, salmon, chives

Taken from www.cookstr.com/recipes/smoked-salmon-and-pancetta-crostini (may not work)