Parmesan Walnut Bruscetta Food

BRUSCHETTA

Steps:

• For tomato mixture: Heat olive oil in a small skillet or saucepan over medium-low heat. Add garlic and saute until just starting to turn golden (don't brown it), about 1 minute.
• Pour into a large mixing bowl. Let cool while you chop the tomatoes and basil.
• Pour tomatoes into bowl with cooled oil mixture. Add parmesan, basil, balsamic vinegar, salt and pepper. Toss mixture well. Serve right away over toasted bread (spoon some of the juices along with it). Garnish with more parmesan if desired.
• To toast bread*: position oven rack a few inches below broil and preheat broiler. Align bread slices on an 18 by 13-inch baking sheet. Broil first side until golden brown, about 1 minute (don't walk away and keep and eye on them they'll brown quickly), then flip slices to opposite side and broil opposite side until golden brown.

GIARDINIERA BRUSCHETTA

Steps:

• Place an oven rack in the middle position. Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
• Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil. Split the loaf lengthwise and place cut-side-up on the baking sheet.
• In a small bowl, combine the butter, mayonnaise, provolone, oregano, parsley, basil, red pepper flakes, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, salt and pepper and mix with a small rubber spatula until fully combined.
• Spread an even layer of the butter mixture on the cut sides of the bread. Bake until the cheese has dark spots and the edges of the bread are golden brown and crisp, begin checking at 12 minutes. Remove from the oven.
• Scatter the giardiniera all over the bread. Top with Parmesan and fresh herbs. Slice and serve immediately.

CHICKEN PARMESAN BRUSCHETTA

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
• Arrange bread slices on cookie sheet. Evenly spread with 1 cup Sauce, then layer basil, chicken, remaining 1 cup sauce and cheese. Bake 12 minutes or until cheese is melted and bruschetta is heated through. Garnish, if desired, with thinly sliced basil leaves.
• Also terrific with Bertolli Vineyard Premium Collections Portobello Mushroom with Merlot Sauce

PARMESAN WALNUTS

Steps:

• In a small heavy skillet, melt butter. Add walnuts and cayenne. Cook over medium heat until walnuts are toasted, about 4 minutes. Remove from the heat; sprinkle with cheese. Spread on foil to cool.

ARTICHOKE BRUSCHETTA

Steps:

• Preheat the broiler.
• In a medium bowl, mix marinated artichoke hearts, Romano cheese, red onion and mayonnaise. Top French baguette slices with equal amounts of the artichoke heart mixture. Arrange slices in a single layer on a large baking sheet.
• Broil in the preheated oven 2 minutes, or until toppings are bubbly and lightly browned.

PARMESAN BRUSCHETTA

Steps:

• Heat broiler. Combine tomatoes, cheese, basil, garlic and 1/4 cup of the dressing; set aside.
• Brush both sides of bread slices with remaining dressing.
• Broil 6 inches from heat, 2 minutes on each side or until lightly toasted on both sides. Top each with tomato mixture.

TRUFFLED PARSNIP & PARMESAN BRUSCHETTA

Steps:

• Heat a griddle pan and toast the bread for about 2 mins on each side until golden and marked. Rub the cut side of the garlic clove over each piece.
• Heat the butter in a large frying pan. Add the parsnips, season with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, then cook over a medium heat, shaking regularly until golden and softened, about 20 mins. Add a splash of water if you need to. Remove from the heat and whizz to a purée in a food processor with both of the oils. Season to taste. Set aside at room temperature if serving on the day. Can be chilled up to two days ahead.
• To serve, top the toasts with the truffled parsnip mix (it should be room temperature), scatter with rocket leaves and parmesan shavings, then drizzle with a little more olive oil or truffle oil.

SLOW-ROAST TOMATO, RICOTTA & PROSCIUTTO BRUSCHETTA

Steps:

• Heat the oven to 140C/120C fan/gas 1. Put the tomatoes, cut-side up, on a large baking sheet lined with baking parchment. Sprinkle over 1 tsp sea salt, drizzle with 1 tbsp oil, and scatter over the thyme. Roast for 1½-2 hrs, or until the tomatoes are wrinkled and a touch charred but still juicy. Leave to cool.
• Combine the ricotta, parmesan and lemon zest. Season. Heat a griddle pan over a high heat. Brush the bread with the remaining oil and griddle for 2-3 mins on each side, or until lightly toasted. Top with the ricotta mixture, tomatoes, prosciutto and a drizzle of olive oil.

KRAFT PARMESAN BRUSCHETTA

Steps:

• Heat broiler.
• Combine tomatoes, cheese, garlic, 2 Tbsp. oil and basil.
• Brush remaining oil evenly onto both sides of bread slices. Place in single layer on baking sheet.
• Broil, 6 inches from heat, 2 min. on each side or until edges are golden brown. Top each toast slice with about 1 Tbsp. tomato mixture.

PARMESAN & WALNUT BRUSCHETTA

Steps:

• Thinly slice baguette. Place on baking sheet and broil until golden (1 1/2 minutes per side) Pulse walnuts, parmesan, salt in food processor until crumbly. Add lemon juice. While machine is running add olive oil in slow stream.