Size Bruschetta

Size Bruschetta

Ingredients:
6 to 8 slices rustic Italian bread, 3/4-inch thick and 3x4 inches in size
1/4 cup olive oil
1 garlic clove, halved

Directions:
1. Light a charcoal or gas grill, or preheat the oven broiler.
2. Grill or broil bread for 1 to 2 minutes per side, or until brown. Brush both sides of
toasts with olive oil, and rub one side of toasts with cut surface of garlic clove.
Note: The toasts should not be prepared more than 2 hours in advance.
Variation:
Substitute melted butter for the olive oil, and sprinkle toasts lightly with freshly
grated Parmesan cheese in addition to rubbing them with garlic.
There are two species of garlic grown in Italy that have been given Protected Geographical Status by
the European Union. Aglio Bianco Polesano comes from the Veneto, and Aglio di Voghiera is native to
Ferrara in Emilia-Romagna.
Roasted Tomato Topping for Crostini or
Bruschetta
It could be considered a “food crime” to top toasts with anything except raw tomatoes
during the summer, but come winter small plum tomatoes are about the best option,
and they are really enhanced by being cooked this way. I also serve them as a garnish
for roasted meats.
Makes 11/2 cups | Prep time: 10 minutes | Minimum cook time: 11/2 hours in a
medium slow cooker