Saturday, March 10, 2012

Bruschetta


My friends ask me to make this alot.
Ryan and I love to make this alot.
So, here's the recipe... straight out of Better Homes & Garden's cookbook - one of the best wedding gifts ever!

Bruschetta
     -1 Tbsp. olive oil
     -1 Tbsp. fresh snipped chives
     -1 Tbsp. fresh snipped basil
     -1 Tbsp. lemon juice
     -1 clove garlic, minced
     -2 cups chopped roma and/or yellow tomatoes (3-4 medium tomatoes)
     -1/2 cup finely chopped red onion
     -salt and freshly ground black pepper
     -1 8-ounce loaf baguette-style French bread, cut into 1/2 inch slices and toasted
     -fresh basil (optional)
*In a medium bowl stir together olive oil, chives, basil, lemon juice and garlic.  Add tomato and onion; toss to coat.  Season to taste with salt and pepper.  Set aside.
*To serve, with a slotted spoon, spoon tomato mixture onto each warm toast slice.  If desired, garnish with fresh basil.  Serve within 30 minutes (or immediately) for best results and taste.