This past weekend was hot and sunny. I took out my giant sun hat and visited a local garden center with Bill. We got a bunch of flowers to spruce up our balcony. In addition to flowers, we also got basil, "mojito" mint, and catnip--before it had a chance to take root my cat already bit off a piece! With our balcony filled with plants, our fingers are crossed for an aphid-free summer.
When it gets hot out, there's nothing like a refreshing drink with homemade appetizers. Bruschetta is always appetizing and a crowd-pleaser. It just brings out all the flavors of summer. You can use homemade or store-bought baguette. Stay tuned for a post on homemade baguette!
Ready for Summer Bruschetta
Makes 4 servings
3 cups various tomatoes (roma, cherry, grape), chopped
2 tbsp fresh basil, chopped
2 tsp balsamic vinegar, chopped
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
2 garlic cloves, chopped
Salt & pepper
1 baguette, 3/4 in to 1 in slices
1 garlic cloves, peeled
1/4 cup grated mozzarella
1/4 cup grated Parmesan
Preheat the oven for broiling. Combine tomatoes, basil, vinegar, olive oil, garlic in a medium bowl. Add salt and pepper for taste. Leave the mixture for 20 minutes for the flavors to set in.
Broil baguette for two minutes. Keep a close watch so they don't burn. Rub garlic clove on both sides of bread slices.
Top tomato mixture on bread. Sprinkle mozzarella and Parmesan over the tomatoes. Broil for a minute until cheese is melted. Bon appetit!
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