simple bruschetta Recipe
This week I’m hosting the Food Matters Project recipe. I chose Bruschetta because it’s easy, versatile and simply just yummy! You can’t go wrong with all the ingredients you love piled onto crunchy rustic bread. It’s simple to make just using the ingredients you have on hand in your fridge!
Bruschetta is not only great as an appetizer but it’s the perfect dish for those nights you find yourself eating alone. All the fun is topping it with your favorite ingredients. Traditional tomato & basil is always a safe bet, summer tomatoes with fresh basil, Yum! Whether you opt for traditional toppings or make your own creation, just have fun with it!
Breakfast Bruschetta is always good, fluffy scrambled eggs with fresh herbs or spread some leftover marinara sauce topped with a fried egg, salt, pepper and basil. Basil Pesto would be equally good! Just look at this recipe for Kale & Lemon Bruschetta with Ricotta and a Fried Egg. Your mouth should be watering right about now!
Throwing a party? Make Bruschetta and make it a Tapas Party. Make a spread of your favorite toppings and let your guests have the fun creating their own Bruschetta. Doesn't this recipe for Roasted Vegetable Bruschetta look good!
Years ago I ordered a trio of Bruschetta from this great restaurant in Scottsdale, AZ. Unfortunately I can’t remember the name of the restaurant but I never forgot the interesting toppings they used like Ricotta cheese topped with Pistachios. It seems like a weird flavor combination but I promise, it’s awesome!
If you have a sweet tooth try Dessert Bruschetta, just spread on some Nutella or Goat Cheese & Raspberries! That should hit the spot!
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Simple Bruschetta {from The Food Matters Cookbook by Mark Bittman}
- 8 thick slices rustic bread, preferably whole grain
- 1 or more garlic cloves, halved or crushed, optional
- ¼ cup olive oil, or more as needed
- Salt and black pepper
1. Prepare a grill or turn on the broiler; the heat should be medium-high and the rack about 4 inches from the fire. Grill or broil the bread until lightly browned on both sides, ideally with some grill marks or light charring.
2. While the bread is still hot, rub the slices with garlic, if using, on one or both sides. Put the bread on a plate, then drizzle or brush it with oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Serve warm with your favorite toppings.
Blue Cheese & Honey Bruschetta
½ baguette
3 ounces blue cheese
2 tablespoons honey
Top the toasted bread slices with Blue Cheese and drizzle evenly with 2 tablespoons of honey.
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