Joes Italian Bruschetta Recipes

BRUSCHETTA AND SAUTEED PEPPERS

Steps:

• In a large skillet, put 1 tablespoon of olive oil on medium heat, (a non-stick skillet would be best). Add peppers, onion, serrano peppers, and anchovy paste, stir to combine and dissolve the anchovy paste. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and saute for 5 minutes.
• Add vinegar and continue to saute, stirring occasionally for another 5 minutes until the pepper is tender then add the fresh oregano.
• Remove from heat and check flavors, add salt and pepper as needed.
• Keep warm.

ITALIAN-STYLE BRUSCHETTA

Steps:

• Stir tomatoes, basil, 3 tablespoons olive oil, red onion, garlic, red wine vinegar, and pepper together in a bowl; let tomato mixture stand at room temperature for 15 minutes, then place in the refrigerator to marinate for 45 minutes.
• Set oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler.
• Brush one side of each slice of bread with remaining olive oil. Place bread slices, oiled-side-up, onto a baking sheet.
• Broil until golden brown, about 2 minutes; remove from oven. Spoon tomato mixture evenly over the top of toasted bread slices; drizzle balsamic vinegar evenly over tomato mixture. Serve immediately.

JOE'S ITALIAN BRUSCHETTA

Steps:

• Preheat the oven on broiler setting.
• In a large bowl, combine the roma tomatoes, garlic, olive oil, vinegar, basil, salt, and pepper. Allow the mixture to sit for 10 minutes or over night if possible.
• Cut the baguette into 3/4-inch slices. On a baking sheet, arrange the baguette slices in a single layer. Brush on a little olive oil over each slice. Broil for 1 to 2 minutes.
• Divide the tomato mixture evenly over the baguette slices. Top the slices with crumbled feta cheese.
• Broil for 5 minutes.

BEST EVER BRUSCHETTA!

Steps:

• Preheat the oven's broiler and set the oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source. Toast muffin halves under broiler until golden, about 2 to 3 minutes. Mix garlic, butter, and basil together in a small bowl; spread butter mixture evenly onto each toasted muffin half.
• Combine tomatoes, olives, and tomato paste in a large bowl; set aside. Whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, and honey in a small bowl. Spoon some of the tomato mixture onto each muffin, then drizzle the olive oil mixture over the top, place a piece of mozzarella on top, and season with salt and pepper.
• Return muffins to broiler; cook until the cheese has melted, 1 to 2 minutes. Serve immediately.

JOE'S TASTY BRUSCHETTA PIZZA!

Steps:

• Note: You can substitute diced regular tomatoes for the plum tomatoes; be sure to drain excess liquid and also you can use diced garlic from a jar.
• Preheat oven to 400`F
• In bowl, combine tomatoes,feta, olives, onion, garlic, olive oil and dried basil. Keep 1/2 cup of the tomato mixture in a bowl apart.
• Spread pizza crust with sauce. Sprinkle tomato mixture over crust and top with Mozzarella cheese.
• Place pizza directly on the middle rack of the oven. Bake 25-30 minutes or until crust is golden and cheese is melted and is bubbling up. Remove pizza from oven and sprinkle with basil and the rest of the tomato mixture.