Silani Cheese Products

	Broccoli Rabe Crostini 1/2 lb. broccoli rabe, rinsed and dried 4 garlic cloves, sliced paper thin 4 tbsp. plus extra-virgin olive oil 4 tbsp. red wine vinegar 1/2 tsp. dried oregano Salt, to taste 2 tbsp. freshly-ground black pepper, as needed 1/4 cup fresh oregano leaves 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil 12 slices Italian country-style bread 1/2 lb. Silani Crotonese cheese
	Bring 6 quarts water to boil. Set up an ice bath with 4 cups water and 4 cups ice in a large mixing bowl. Submerge broccoli rabe in boiling water and cook 3 minutes until bright-green and fork tender. Remove from boiling water and plunge into ice bath and allow to cool (about 5 minutes). Remove rabe from ice bath and drain well. Remove florets and cut remaining stalks into 1/2-inch pieces. Place in mixing bowl and add garlic, 4 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar and crumbled dried oregano. Season with salt and pepper and set aside. In a blender, mix 2 tbsp. black pepper, fresh oregano and a 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil until smooth and dark green. When ready to serve guests, toast bread on both sides over the grill. Spoon 2 tbsp. broccoli Rabe over each piece of bread and drizzle with 1/2 tsp. black pepper-oregano oil. Shave a piece of Silani Crotonese over with a peeler and serve still warm. Serves: 4