My Favorite Summer treat - Bruschetta
Before I tell you how to make it, I want to make sure you know how to pronounce it. Most people pronounce it "Bru sheta". But since it's an Italian word you need to understand that their E's sound like our long A's. So if you break it down it sounds like: BREW Skate Ah
Now for this glorius treat. You absolutely must use ONLY the FRESHEST ingredients or you're wasting your time.
1 medium very ripe Tomatoe, chopped
3-4 Basil leaves, cut into thin strips
Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1 clove Garlic
Crusty Bread - this can be a baguette or country loaf but you want it to have some substance to it.
Combine, in a bowl the chopped tomatoe, basil and olive oil. Add the oil to just coat the tomatoes. Salt and pepper if desired. I like to do this up to an hour before serving so the flavors blend.
Slice the bread and toast it in a toaster or a over a hot grill.
Meanwhile, peal the garlic and slice a small amount off the rounded edge. From the other side pierce it with a fork that you will now use to scratch the garlic onto the toasted bread.
Spoon the tomatoe mixture over the toasted garlic bread and ENJOY!
WARNING! The oil will often drip through the bread so you might want a napkin in your had to catch the drippings! :)
This is very addictive and healthy.
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Connie - one of my favorites, at any time! Thanks for publishing. For a variation (ok, maybe not quite as healthy) add a bit of marinated mozzarella.
Mike - yes, I agree. When I lived in Italy, we would spend a month each year in Cingole. They had a Bruschetta Festival where you ate more variations than you can imagine!
Great Post ... Love that ... "however you say it!"
I'm gonna give it a whirl with freah garden tomatos!
Gee, I think I've been pronouncing wrong all this time. Thanks for the lesson and recipe.
Hi Connie
With fresh tomato's I could it eat as a meal.
Good luck and success.
Lou Ludwig
Lisa - I make it several times a week during the summer. Easy and very good.
Irene - most people pronounce it wrong. I had servers in restaurants correct me about it! HA!
Lou - I've made a meal of it too!!!
Oh Connie - yum yum!! Our tomatoes are just ripening and are going to be perfect for this recipe! Thanks for sharing.
Pamela - it is so delicious, you can hardly believe it.
Thanks for the recipe! LOVE THIS STUFF!!
Renee - me too! I am HAPPY to not eat tomatoes all winter when they taste like rubber. Then when they're finally fresh off the vine, this is unbeatable!:)
Connie - I've been pronouncing it wrong all this time but I love it. Thanks for sharing the recipe.
Rosalinda- most people pronounce it wrong. Don't feel bad. :)
Connie - I'm with you, I love bruchetta. I actually made some for a party I went to on Friday night and personally, I think I had more than anyone else. LOL
Going to have to try out your recipe.
Donna - I'm the same way. The juicier the better! :)
Looks yummy and thanks for the pronunciation tip!
Georgina - the pronunciation is a pet peeve of mine. The dish is delicious!