Recipe: Bruschetta

Ingredients:

• 1 sourdough baguette, cut into -1/2 inch slices

• 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil for bread

• 8 roma (plum) tomatoes, diced

• ⅓ cup chopped fresh basil

• 1 ounce Parmesan cheese, freshly grated

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 tablespoon good quality balsamic vinegar

• 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil

• ¼ teaspoon kosher salt

• ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Directions:

Step 1: Prepare Bread for toasting. Slice baguettes into 1/4 inch - 1 inch thick slices. Place on lined parchment paper. Drizzle with olive oil and smother with minced garlic.

Bake for 8-10 minutes at 350 degrees. Until golden brown and lightly toasted.

Step 2: Dice Tomatoes & chop basil. Place in a bowl.

Step 3: Add Balsamic vinegar, salt, ground pepper, cheese & olive oil.

The tomatoes and basil can be prepared a few days in advance. This can enhance the flavor.

Step 4: Take bread from oven. Cover each slice with a heaping spoonful of tomato

mixture.

Step 5: Put on some classical guitar music and pretend you are in Italy. Enjoy!