Bruschetta

This was probably the most fascinating recipes I've done so far.  

The ingredients are simple, it's the technique... 

Par Boil : to boil briefly as a preliminary or incomplete cooking procedure


I decided to make bruschetta from scratch as an appetizer for Easter Dinner with friends. 

Recipe 

(My version of Simply Recipes Bruschetta with Tomato and Basil Recipe)

• Bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil
• Preheat oven to 450°

Prep a mixing bowl with 1/4 cup EVOO

Mince two cloves of Garlic and add to mixing bowl

[I also added Cayenne and ground black pepper at this time]


Chop 6-8 Basil leaves and set aside.

Slice 6 pieces of (Rosemary and Olive Oil) Bread (found at any Foodlion or Giant bakery) and place on a cookie sheet or baking pan and set aside. 

Remove the pot from the burner and place 6 Large Tomatoes in the pot for one minute. 

The skin should easily slide off the tomato - too cool!!!


Cut in quarters and remove seeds, juices and stems [I actually Diced my tomatoes]

ADD to mixing bowl; add Basil and gently toss ingredients.

Spray your sliced of bread with EVOO and spoon the Bruschetta mixture on the Bread.

Place on in the over (top rack) for 5 minutes. 

Remove and place on a serving plater for your guests and savor the melt-in-your-mouth deliciousness.