Cherry Basil Bruschetta Food

CHERRY BASIL BRUSCHETTA

Steps:

• In a medium-sized bowl, combine cherries, basil, garlic, olive oil, salt and vinegar. Set aside to let the flavors meld.
• Cut jicama into ¼-inch slices. Cut slices into shapes with a cookie cutter.
• Heat grill to 450 degrees F. Brush each jicama slice on both sides with olive oil, and salt on each side as well.
• Grill jicama 1 minute per side. Serve grilled jicama slices with cherry mixture spooned on top.

CHERRY TOMATO, BOCCONCINI AND BASIL BRUSCHETTA

Steps:

• Whisk together three tablespoons of the olive oil and the balsamic vinegar in a bowl.
• Season to taste with salt and pepper.
• Stir in the cheese, tomatoes and basil leaves.
• Set aside.
• Grill the bread on both sides until lightly browned and crisp.
• Rub one side of each slice of bread with the garlic, then sprinkle with olive oil.
• Cover each slice of bread with several arugula leaves.
• Spoon the tomato and cheese mixture over the arugula.
• Sprinkle each bruschetta with additional olive oil, then top with basil leaves.
• Serve immediately.

CHERRY BASIL BRUSCHETTA

Steps:

• Finely chop cherries and place in a medium bowl.
• Stir in basil, chives, vinegar, salt & pepper.
• Spoon over baguete slices, then sprinkle with feta.

TOMATO AND BASIL BRUSCHETTA

Steps:

• Whisk together chopped garlic, vinegar, salt, pepper, and basil.
• When combined slowly drizzle in oil.
• Add tomatoes and let sit for 20 minutes at room temp.
• Meanwhile back at the bat cave, toast the bread.
• This can be done either in the toaster (if it's got really wide slots) or under the broiler (if using this method watch closely so it doesn't become a brickette).
• When the bread is toasted rub each piece, on one side, with the whole garlic pieces.
• Place the bread on a cookie sheet and top with tomato mixture.
• Sprinkle on a little cheese and broil till the cheese melts (you can skip that last broiling bit and it's equally as wonderful).
• Serve immediately.
• The tomato mixture also makes a wonderful vinegrette for an antipasto salad.
• Enjoy!