Smeared Tomato Bruschetta Wextra Virgin Olive Oil Torn Basil Food

TOMATO BRUSCHETTA

Steps:

• In a large bowl, mix the onions, tomatoes, garlic and basil, taking care not to mash or break up the tomatoes too much. Add the balsamic vinegar and extra virgin olive oil. Add salt and pepper to taste. Mix again. Cover and chill for at least an hour. This will allow the flavours to soak and blend together.
• Slice the baguette loaf diagonally into 12 thick slices and lightly toast them until they are light brown on both sides. Serve the mixture on the warm slices of bread. If you prefer the mixture at room temperature, remove from the fridge half an hour before serving.

SMEARED TOMATO BRUSCHETTA W/EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL, TORN BASIL

Steps:

• Cut the sourdough bread into 1/2 to 1 inch slices on the diagonal. Grill until golden brown. Cut the tomatoes in half and arrange on a platter with whole garlic and torn basil leaves. Drizzle a good quality olive oil on top of the grilled bread slices. Rub the bread with the whole garlic clove. Squeeze and rub the tomato on the bread, and finish with torn basil leaves, a little salt, and pepper.