What''s your favorite bruschetta recipe??

[somethingshiny]

Please share your favorite bruschetta!

I usually use roma tomatoes, fresh basil, balsamic and EVOO with some s&p. I toast my bread and then rub with garlic and sometimes a splash of EVOO. I''m looking for something a little different.


Can''t wait to try some new ones!

 

[jewelz617]

I am addicted to this wonderful recipe from Epicurious

Bruschetta with Arugula, Smoked Mozzarella, and Tomatoes (as seen on Cara’s Cravings, originally from Epicurious)

Ingredients:
1 large bunch of arugula (about 1/4 pound), coarse stems discarded and the leaves washed well and
spun dry
1/2 pound smoked mozzarella, chopped fine
2 tomatoes (1/2 pound total), seeded and chopped fine
12 diagonally cut 1/2-inch-thick slices of Italian bread (about 1 1/2
loaves)
2 garlic cloves, halved
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil

Preparation:
Chop the arugula fine and in a bowl stir it together with the mozzarella, the tomatoes, and salt and pepper to taste. Grill the bread on a rack set 4 inches over glowing coals, turning it once, until it is golden. (Alternatively, the bread may be toasted on a rack in a preheated broiler about 4 inches from the heat, turning it once.) Rub the toasts with the garlic on one side and brush the same side with half the oil. Spoon the arugula mixture onto the oiled sides of the toasts and drizzle the remaining 2 tablespoons oil over it.

 

[Hudson_Hawk]

Bruschetta with goat cheese, fig spread and prosciutto is amazing, so it just a light schmear of olive tapenade.

 

[somethingshiny]

Arugula sounds like a nice diversion. Goat cheese is good too, especially now that I have a friend trying her hand at making it. But, fig spread! I''ve never had fig, let alone spread it! Sounds interesting...

 

[movie zombie]

Date: 3/13/2010 5:27:47 AM
Author: Hudson_Hawk
Bruschetta with goat cheese, fig spread and prosciutto is amazing, so it just a light schmear of olive tapenade.

that is decadent!

my husband is a bruschetta fan.....so i''ll follow this thread with great interest.

mz

 

[PumpkinPie]

Date: 3/12/2010 7:50:52 PM
Author: PinkAsscher678
I am addicted to this wonderful recipe from Epicurious


Bruschetta with Arugula, Smoked Mozzarella, and Tomatoes (as seen on Cara’s Cravings, originally from Epicurious)


Ingredients:

1 large bunch of arugula (about 1/4 pound), coarse stems discarded and the leaves washed well and

spun dry

1/2 pound smoked mozzarella, chopped fine

2 tomatoes (1/2 pound total), seeded and chopped fine

12 diagonally cut 1/2-inch-thick slices of Italian bread (about 1 1/2

loaves)

2 garlic cloves, halved

1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil


Preparation:

Chop the arugula fine and in a bowl stir it together with the mozzarella, the tomatoes, and salt and pepper to taste. Grill the bread on a rack set 4 inches over glowing coals, turning it once, until it is golden. (Alternatively, the bread may be toasted on a rack in a preheated broiler about 4 inches from the heat, turning it once.) Rub the toasts with the garlic on one side and brush the same side with half the oil. Spoon the arugula mixture onto the oiled sides of the toasts and drizzle the remaining 2 tablespoons oil over it.

this recipe sounds delicious! now I''m hungry

 

[Haven]

I recently made this one from Allrecipes.com. It''s called "Double Tomato Bruschetta" on the site.

Everyone went gaga for it.

Ingredients

* 6 roma (plum) tomatoes, chopped
* 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, packed in oil
* 3 cloves minced garlic
* 1/4 cup olive oil
* 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
* 1/4 cup fresh basil, stems removed
* 1/4 teaspoon salt
* 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
* 1 French baguette
* 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

Directions

1. Preheat the oven on broiler setting.
2. In a large bowl, combine the roma tomatoes, sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, olive oil, vinegar, basil, salt, and pepper. Allow the mixture to sit for 10 minutes.
3. Cut the baguette into 3/4-inch slices. On a baking sheet, arrange the baguette slices in a single layer. Broil for 1 to 2 minutes, until slightly brown.
4. Divide the tomato mixture evenly over the baguette slices. Top the slices with mozzarella cheese.
5. Broil for 5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted.

 

[somethingshiny]

Haven, I had a few people over today and I made that recipe. It was a hit. We went through a double batch in less than 2 hours for 7 girls.

 

[LaurenThePartier]

Glad to hear Haven''s recipe worked out. It looked delicious!!!

I grow tomatoes every year, so I love summertime bruschettas. I just like to use a simple roma or heirloom combination, basil, goat cheese, garlic and olive oil. Also have a broad bean and pea bruschetta that people seem to love, and simple pesto + mozzarella and broiled is my absolute fave.

When I need a bit of inspiration, I head to tastespotting; http://www.tastespotting.com/search/bruschetta/1

 

[somethingshiny]

Thanks for the link Lauren. There are tons of great ideas on there. I''ve bookmarked a couple people and will have to go through their entire collection!

 

[laughwithme]

Date: 3/13/2010 5:37:47 PM
Author: Haven
I recently made this one from Allrecipes.com. It''s called ''Double Tomato Bruschetta'' on the site.


Everyone went gaga for it.


Ingredients


* 6 roma (plum) tomatoes, chopped

* 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, packed in oil

* 3 cloves minced garlic

* 1/4 cup olive oil

* 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

* 1/4 cup fresh basil, stems removed

* 1/4 teaspoon salt

* 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

* 1 French baguette

* 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese


Directions


1. Preheat the oven on broiler setting.

2. In a large bowl, combine the roma tomatoes, sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, olive oil, vinegar, basil, salt, and pepper. Allow the mixture to sit for 10 minutes.

3. Cut the baguette into 3/4-inch slices. On a baking sheet, arrange the baguette slices in a single layer. Broil for 1 to 2 minutes, until slightly brown.

4. Divide the tomato mixture evenly over the baguette slices. Top the slices with mozzarella cheese.

5. Broil for 5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted.

Another vote for this one from All Recipes - I made it once when we went to the lake and everyone said it was some of the best bruschetta they''d ever had.

 

[Haven]

Date: 3/13/2010 5:39:11 PM
Author: somethingshiny
Haven, I had a few people over today and I made that recipe. It was a hit. We went through a double batch in less than 2 hours for 7 girls.

Oh good! I''m glad it worked out.
I love reading all the comments people make in the reviews on that site, I get the best tips there!

 

[Giada]

Date: 3/13/2010 5:27:47 AM
Author: Hudson_Hawk
Bruschetta with goat cheese, fig spread and prosciutto is amazing, so it just a light schmear of olive tapenade.

I too love fig spread! I nomally do crostini and top with gorgonzola and fig jam. So wonderful with wine!

 

[Hudson_Hawk]

Giada, every time I see you post I think of Giada DeLaurentis!

 

[somethingshiny]

Date: 3/16/2010 3:25:28 PM
Author: Hudson_Hawk
Giada, every time I see you post I think of Giada DeLaurentis!

me too!