Saturday, March 22, 2008

Baby's Best Bruschetta

Baby's Best Bruschetta as in "ooh baby this tastes so good". I made this last night and was concerned that the vine-ripened tomatoes I had chosen were not ripe enough. So, I added extra garlic and olive oil and a few secret spices (which are revealed below). Wow! Baby! Was that good! Put a bit on a toasted baguette and there is nothing better in the world of food.

INGREDIENTS:
Vine ripened tomatoes - as many as you want
Olive oil - enough to make the mixture moist but not runny
Garlic - can never have enough
Sea Salt - enough to bring out the flavor but not overwhelm
Fresh Ground Pepper - see above for salt
Secret Spices (Penzey's Pasta Sprinkle which has thyme and oregano and stuff in it) - just a pinch or two
Basil - enough to accent and provide that good basil flavor

Mix everything but the basil (leaving skins on the tomatoes) and let sit for 30 minutes at room temperature. Roll the basil all together and cut into strips then mix in.

BAGUETTE:
Baguette loaf from the store
Slice on the diagonal (thin)
Brush with olive oil
350 F for about 10 min
Remove and serve right away

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