Tomāto, Tomäto?
We can’t seem to agree on how to pronounce the word “bruschetta” around our house, but we can agree on one thing: these traditional, perfectly simple Italian appetizers really hit the spot! The Italians have it right. I don’t know how many times I will say that, but it’s true. You combine some freshly picked tomatoes with other fresh ingredients, lop it on a good quality baguette, and you’re done. How easy is that?
Well, at least Keith makes it look easy. But he has a tendency to do that…. Our cherry tomato plants flourished this year. They arrived a little late, but they still continue to produce beautiful little gems: both yellow and red cherry tomatoes. They are vividly colorful and sweet; they honestly remind me of candy! So when Keith came in from the garden the other day with yet another bowl full of beautifully ripe cherry tomatoes, what to do but make bruschetta?
We will be enjoying these bruschetta appetizers for as long for as our precious little tomatoes will grow. We think they taste especially good on the back deck with a glass of Riesling and a good conversation. Buon Appetito!
- 1 French baguette
- 20 cherry tomatoes
- 1 clove of garlic
- 15 leaves of basil
- 2 TBSP olive oil
- Parmesan cheese
- Salt
- Pepper
- Slice bread at an angle about ½ inch thick slices
- Arrange on serving platter in single layer
- Quarter cherry tomatoes and add to a mixing bowl
- Chop garlic finely and add to tomatoes
- Stack and roll basil leaves together and slice into thin strips
- Drizzle 1 TBSP olive oil over the bread and top with tomato mixture
- Sprinkle basil leaves over the bread and tomatoes
- Drizzle with remaining olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Grate fresh Parmesan cheese over top
- Serve and enjoy
Congratulations on your success and doing what you love! I knew, after being lab partners in Jr. High, that your love for “hands on” experiments would lead you to your life’s passion. I love the site and the simplicity of each recipe. Can’t wait to try each and every one! Best wishes for even more delicious dishes!
Koreen Keeney Palm
Thanks Koreen, I appreciate the nice words, I do love what we’re doing on this site and hope we can share some great recipes. We are trying to make great tasting food that is easy to prepare, while looking amazing so that anyone can look like a chef.if you try any of them please share your opinions, good or bad.
Thanks again J&K