What I really wanted, was... BRUSCHETTA (with a tomato and basil topping):
Bruschetta (pronounced "brusketta") is an Italian favorite. It means toasted bread, rubbed with garlic and olive oil. My mom has always made it with a tomato, basil and garlic topping - - and it's the best way to have bruschetta...
INGREDIENTS:
- Sliced sourdough bread
- about 10 Tomatoes (grow your own!)
- ½ cup FRESH Basil (grow that too!)
- 5 Garlic cloves
- 1/2 lemon
- 1 tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive oil
- 1-teaspoon balsamic vinegar
- Kosher salt/black pepper
This recipe is simple, and you only need a few ingredients other than what you probably already have at home. There isn’t really any cooking involved; it’s just assembling some ingredients.
TOMATO/BASIL TOPPING:
1. Just add these ingredients in a bowl and toss them together:
Chopped tomatoes
Chopped basil
Chopped garlic
Lemon juice
Oil/vinegar
Kosher salt/pepper to taste
*Cover and let sit in refrigerator for about 10 minutes to marinate the tomatoes.
BRUSCHETTA (toast):
2. On a baking sheet, lightly coat bread with olive oil and sprinkle with kosher salt and some pepper.
3. Put under broiler until brown and crispy (turn over and crisp the bottom too)
*Keep an eye on these - they can burn quickly!
4. Rub garlic clove on toast.
5. Top toast with tomato mixture, and you’ve got yourself some nice, bruschetta!
Check out this tomato trick:
6 comments:
I've seen that tomato-to-rosebud trick before, probably on the Food Network. Thanks for getting the pronunciation of "Bruce Ketta" correct. It's amazing the number of people that butcher that one.
Very pretty tomato flower. I'm personally not a Bruschetta fan, since I'm weird about how I like tomato. If it was me it probably would have been chips and salsa...or pizza, possibly one of the best breakfasts ever. Bruschetta is one of those foods that I want to like, but just can't. Plus, I'm defenitely one of the people who say "Brooshetta". At least now I know, it's Bruce Ketta. I also thought your song matched the video very well in a weird way.
I tried making bruschetta for my boyfriend's family before, but it came out totally bland and never tried again. But with your easy instructions, I think I'll give it another shot. The video was a very nice touch. I'm wondering if I can make a rosebud out of that pink ginger stuff that accompanies sushi. Also, I really liked the song you added. Good job!
I had no idea that's how you pronounce it. I feel so silly. I wish I liked, or was good, at cooking. I'd make some.
Impressive tomato trick! It makes for a nice little video exercise; the music you chose gave it an upbeat, quirky feel that suits your blog. And I'm sure it drummed up plenty of business for bruschetta experts!
Samantha... Did you forget to add a little avocado? It adds a little creaminess! Remember we discovered that this summer? yum yum! xoxo your mom
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