Artichoke Crostini or Bruschetta

8 1/2"-thick slices ciabatta or another peasant-style bread
extra virgin olive oil
1 garlic clove, smashed
1/2 cup marscapone
6 1/2-ounce jar marinated artichoke hearts
2 T finely chopped chives
2 ounces parmesan, shaved thin with a peeler
freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Prepare a medium-hot charcoal fire in a grill or set gas grill to medium-high. Drizzle the bread with oil. Grill bread slices until both sides are golden brown with slightly charred crusts, 4–5 minutes.

While hot, rub bread with garlic. Slather 1 tablespoon of the marscapone on top of each toasted slice. Top marscapone with artichoke hearts, chives, parmesan, and pepper. Drizzle with more oil, if you like.