{"id":2186,"date":"2026-07-18T11:34:22","date_gmt":"2026-07-18T11:34:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dragonfirekitchen.co.uk\/?p=2186"},"modified":"2026-07-22T19:14:55","modified_gmt":"2026-07-22T19:14:55","slug":"ruby-keep-beetroot-crostini","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dragonfirekitchen.co.uk\/?p=2186","title":{"rendered":"Ruby Keep Beetroot Crostini"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-group dfks-layout dfks-layout-applied dfks-layout-dragon_recipe\"><div class=\"wp-block-group dfks-post-body\"><p><strong>Clan:<\/strong> Red Dragon \ud83d\udd34<\/p><p><strong>Category:<\/strong> Starters<\/p><h1>Ruby Keep Beetroot Crostini<\/h1><h2>Description<\/h2><p><em>Crisp bread topped with whipped soft cheese, earthy beetroot, toasted walnuts and a gleaming balsamic drizzle.<\/em><\/p><h2>Why You&#8217;ll Love This Recipe<\/h2><ul><li>Made for sharing before the main feast<\/li><li>Bold flavour with an easy method<\/li><li>Ideal for tavern nights and gatherings<\/li><\/ul><p><strong>Prep Time:<\/strong> 15 Minutes<br><strong>Cook Time:<\/strong> 10 Minutes<br><strong>Serves:<\/strong> 6<\/p><h2>Ingredients<\/h2><ul><li>1 small baguette, sliced<\/li><li>2 cooked beetroot, diced<\/li><li>150g soft cheese<\/li><li>1 tsp lemon zest<\/li><li>40g walnuts, toasted<\/li><li>2 tbsp balsamic glaze<\/li><li>1 tbsp olive oil<\/li><li>Fresh thyme<\/li><\/ul><h2>Method<\/h2><h3>Step 1<\/h3><p>Brush the bread with oil and bake at 200\u00b0C for 8\u201310 minutes until crisp.<\/p><h3>Step 2<\/h3><p>Beat the soft cheese with lemon zest, salt and pepper.<\/p><h3>Step 3<\/h3><p>Spread over the warm toasts and spoon over the beetroot.<\/p><h3>Step 4<\/h3><p>Finish with walnuts, thyme and balsamic glaze.<\/p><h2>\ud83d\udc09 Dragon&#8217;s Tip<\/h2><p>Assemble just before serving so the toasted bread stays crisp.<\/p><h2>Adventurer\u2019s Notes<\/h2><p>Serve this starter as part of a mixed sharing board, or double the quantities when a larger adventuring party gathers at the table.<\/p><h2>Lore of the Hoard<\/h2><p>The Red Dragon kitchens serve this dish as the first welcome to a feast: a small plate designed to wake the appetite and hint at the flavours still to come.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group dfks-recommended-with is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Recommended With<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/dragonfirekitchen.co.uk\/?p=977\">Lemon Pepper Blend<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/dragonfirekitchen.co.uk\/?p=1902\">Golden Hearth Nutmeg Pepper<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/dragonfirekitchen.co.uk\/?p=1014\">Tavern Steak Marinade<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/dragonfirekitchen.co.uk\/?p=1012\">Dragon&#039;s Gold Sauce<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/dragonfirekitchen.co.uk\/?p=1010\">Honey Mustard Glaze<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n<\/div>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Crisp bread topped with 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