Basic Bruschetta With A Twist Recipes

EASY BRUSCHETTA

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
• Combine tomato, basil, and red onion in a small mixing bowl; stir well. Season with freshly ground black pepper. Set aside.
• Arrange bread on a baking sheet. Place in oven, and bake until well toasted, approximately 5 minutes.
• Remove bread from oven, and transfer to a large serving platter. Let bread cool 3 to 5 minutes. Rub garlic into the top of each slice of toast; the toast should glisten with the garlic. Spoon the tomato mixture generously onto each slice, and serve.

BALSAMIC BRUSCHETTA

Steps:

• In a bowl, toss together the tomatoes, basil, Parmesan cheese, and garlic. Mix in the balsamic vinegar, olive oil, kosher salt, and pepper. Serve on toasted bread slices.

BRUSCHETTA WITH A TWIST

Steps:

• Pre-heat oven broiler.
• In a small bowl combine garlic, olive oil and salt. Set aside.
• Slice baguette into 1/2-inch (1.5 cm) thick slices. Brush baguette slices with garlic oil and place on cookie sheet. Toast in broiler about 1-2 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove from broiler. Bread should be crisp on the outside, but still soft in the centre. On each slice of bread place about 1 tbsp (15 mL) chicken breast and 3 grape halves, then top with 2 tbsp (25 mL) grated cheese.
• Place cookie sheet about 8 inches away from broiler and broil for 2-3 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly. Place on serving platter and sprinkle with snipped chives and pepper. Makes 24 pieces.

BASIC BRUSCHETTA

Steps:

• Prepare a medium-hot charcoal fire.
• Cut the middle portion of the round loaf into 6 long slices, each one almost an inch thick. Cut these slices in half, making half-slices that are roughly 3x3x1 inches.
• When fire is ready, place the 12 slices over it in a single layer. Cook, turning once, until the outsides of the bread are golden brown (with grill marks, if possible). This should take about 2 minutes per side-but check frequently to make sure the bread isn't burning.
• When the bread slices are done, rub the edges of each one, on both sides, with a cut clove of garlic-lightly or heavily, depending on your garlic preference. Place the slices on a large platter in a single layer. Sprinkle each slice with 2 teaspoons of olive oil, breaking the surface of the bread lightly with a spoon to let the oil soak in. Season with salt and pepper. Turn the slices over and repeat the procedure. Let the slices sit in the olive oil for 10-15 minutes. Serve as is for simple bruschetta.

RICK'S BASIC BRUSCHETTA

Steps:

• 1. Prepare gas or charcoal grill or preheat the broiler or a panini press. The heating elements or coals should be medium-hot.
• 2. Cut the slices in half and brush both sides with a generous amount of olive oil. Season both sides with salt and pepper.
• 3. Grill or broil the bread, turning once, until lightly browned on both sides.
• 4. Gently rub 1 side of the toasts with garlic, sprinkle with cheese, and serve.

BASIC BRUSCHETTA WITH A TWIST

Steps:

• Split the garlic, and rub it into the bread slices. If the bread is soft in the middle rub the garlic into the crust edges.
• Spoon most of the olive oil into a pan set at medium high heat. Grill the bread until brown, turn, add the rest of the olive oil, and brown. Do not let the bread dry out. Serve immediately.