by Alexis Jardin

Created on: December 17, 2010

Not a very long time ago I was unable to even boil water. However I have discovered within the last year that I at least have a knack for Italian foods. It all started with this appetizer recipe, bruschetta.

This Italian appetizer is rich in flavor and very easy to make, not only will it have your mouth watering but its great for small parties and get togethers. A fair warning however, make sure that no one you are serving this to is allergic to Oregano or garlic.

I enjoy making this and my family loves eating it. My mother, when she first tried it said "Her taste buds were dead until now!"

One would think that with the amazing flavors bruschetta has to offer, that it would be a difficult recipe to make. I guarantee that as long as you have an oven with broil options and a mixing bowl, you will have no problem making "Tomato & Basil Bruschetta". 

(Please note: There are several other types of bruschetta's out there, this is simply the Tomato and Basil recipe.)

TOMATO & BASIL BRUSCHETTA

Ingredients:

1 loaf of french baguette
3 red heirloom tomatoes
2 yellow heirloom tomatoes
1/4 finely chopped red onion
1 clove of garlic finely chopped
8 leaves of FRESH basil minced (for best results)
1 tbs of olive oil
1 tbs oregano
salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

Have a medium size mixing bowl to combine ingredients and turn your oven to broil.
cut up tomatoes into nice bit size chunks, try to get some of the juice and seeds out.
finely or mince the red onion, garlic and basil.
Add some dried oregano, salt and pepper to taste
Add all of these ingredients into mixing bowl and carefully fold them all together.
Then add the olive oil. set aside.

Take the baguette and cut at an angle, about 3/4 of an inch for each slice then lightly butter with garlic butter.
Place them in the broiler, but watch it close, once its a light brown on one side flip it over if you want, if not then you can take them out and they are ready to be topped.

WARNING: Do not put topping on the bread unless everyone is ready to eat or it will get soggy and be no good.

Once you are ready to top your bruschette, top them with generous amounts as possible so every bite is filled with the rich and delicious flavors. Once they are all topped use a whole basil leaf to garnish each bruschette for that beautiful finishing touch.

If your first time looks to be a little liquidy, don't be discouraged, it happened to me to, just know that practice makes perfect.

This scrumptious food is usually meant for get togethers, but its also great as a side dish for other Italian foods.

Thank you.

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