Cherry Goat Cheese Bites

I grew up in a "meat and potatoes" kind of house.  When it comes to food, I would not say I have adventurous tastes.  However, there are a number of recipes in the calendar that my wife got me for Christmas that seem to catch my eye, like this one.

Ingredients:

• 1 small baguette
• 1/2 cup dried cherries
• 1/2 cup water
• 1 tbl balsamic vineger
• 4 oz goat cheese
• 6 fresh sage leaves

Directions:

•  Preheat the oven to 400°F.
• Slice the baguette, and place the slices in a single layer on a baking sheet.
• Toast 15 minutes unlit slightly browned and crisp.
• In a small sauce pan, place dried cherries, water, and balsamic vinegar.
• Bring to a strong simmer and simmer until the liquid is reduced by half, about 7 minutes.
• Allow to cool for 5 minutes.
• Thinly slice the sage leaves.
• To serve spread goat cheese on top of the crostini; top with cherries and a bit of sage.