November 3, 2009
delishyourdish: “Best Darn Bruschetta”- Bruschetta with Fig Balsamic with Garlic and Mozzarella Crostini This bruschetta was probably the best I’ve ever had.  The fresh tomatoes, basil and garlic paired with the melted mozzarella and crisp baguette was sensational!  This appetizer was the perfect way to start off my date night on Friday, afterall the way to my heart is through food! What You Need (Serves Two): Chopped Compari tomatoes2 Cloves Garlic (minced)½ Tbsp. Olive Oil1 Tsp. Fig Balsamic (or Balsamic Vinegar)Chopped Fresh Basil½ French Baguette (sliced into rounds)Sliced Fresh Mozzarella Preheat the oven on broiler setting. 1. In a large bowl, combine the tomatoes, 1/2 of the garlic, olive oil, vinegar, basil. Refrigerate for a few hours. 2. Cut the baguette into 8 slices. On a baking sheet, arrange the baguette slices in a single layer. Broil for 1 to 2 minutes, until slightly brown. Spread minced garlic on each slice. 3. Place a slice of fresh mozzarella on each slice.  Broil for 5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted. Divide the tomato mixture evenly over the baguette slices. Drizzle with fig balsamic or balsamic reduction.

delishyourdish:

“Best Darn Bruschetta”- Bruschetta with Fig Balsamic with Garlic and Mozzarella Crostini

This bruschetta was probably the best I’ve ever had.  The fresh tomatoes, basil and garlic paired with the melted mozzarella and crisp baguette was sensational!  This appetizer was the perfect way to start off my date night on Friday, afterall the way to my heart is through food!

What You Need (Serves Two):

Chopped Compari tomatoes
2 Cloves Garlic (minced)
½ Tbsp. Olive Oil
1 Tsp. Fig Balsamic (or Balsamic Vinegar)
Chopped Fresh Basil
½ French Baguette (sliced into rounds)
Sliced Fresh Mozzarella

Preheat the oven on broiler setting.


1. In a large bowl, combine the tomatoes, 1/2 of the garlic, olive oil, vinegar, basil. Refrigerate for a few hours.

2. Cut the baguette into 8 slices. On a baking sheet, arrange the baguette slices in a single layer. Broil for 1 to 2 minutes, until slightly brown.
Spread minced garlic on each slice.

3. Place a slice of fresh mozzarella on each slice.  Broil for 5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted. Divide the tomato mixture evenly over the baguette slices. Drizzle with fig balsamic or balsamic reduction.

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