Sunday, April 18, 2010

Bruschetta

Bruschetta plated. How gorgeous!


The Ingredients
Putting together the topping
All of the ingredients working together for the perfect flavor.
Baking the Rosemary Italian Bread for a perfect brown and bubbly cheese.

This is one of my favorite dishes!

Bruschetta Recipe:

2 cups assorted tomatoes. I used various heirloom tom
atoes to have a variety of color and texture. Green, yellow, and orange. I also used red vine tomatoes in my version. But you could also use cherry, grape and teardrop tomatoes if that's what you have or if that's what you prefer.

1/2 small Red onion, finely chopped

3 Tablespoons fresh Basil

3 Tablespoons Olive oil (plus additional for brushing)

1 1/2 Tablespoons Balsamic vinegar

1 Garlic clove, pealed, sliced, and chopped

Combine all ingredients in a medium bowl. Set aside at least 1 hour for the flavors in the ingredients to really work together for the perfect flavor.

10 minutes before you are ready to eat prepare the following:

1 Loaf of Italian, French, or Focaccia Bread. I chose an Italian loaf with Rosemary. It added a delicious aroma and flavor. Slice thick. Brush each slice with olive oil.

Shredded Mozzarella (optional to top on bread before you bake it)

I sprinkled mozzarella cheese on half of the bread slices. And the other half I just used olive oil to compare and contrast. Personally, I liked the ones with cheese best.

Bake at 350 until cheese melts and bubbles or until bread browns nicely. About 8-10 minutes.


2 comments:

  1. I love this thanks so much for putting it up!!!

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  2. Love bruschetta! Thank you so much much for your sweet comment on my blog! I use this technique a lot. It has an authentic look about it. Glad you stopped by. Please come again! By the way, you may want to go into your settings and change your no-reply so people can reply back to you. It helps with comments!:)

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