Cara Mia Bruschetta Recipes

TOMATO BRUSCHETTA

Steps:

• Core and chop the tomatoes, then transfer to a colander over a bowl or in the sink. Add the salt and gently stir. Let drain for up to 2 hours.
• Meanwhile, make the garlic oil: In a small saucepan, warm the olive oil and garlic over low heat until the garlic is softened and fragrant, about 5 minutes, making sure the garlic doesn't brown. Set aside to cool.
• Roll the basil leaves up and thinly slice crosswise.
• When the oil is cool and the tomatoes are well drained, combine the tomatoes, garlic oil and basil in a medium bowl. Season with additional salt, to taste. Spoon over toasted bread.

MAMA MIA ARTICHOKE AND TOMATO BRUSCHETTA

Steps:

• heat oven to 350.
• place sliced bread on ungreased baking sheet.
• bake in oven 10 minutes or until slightly toasted.
• in medium bowl combine artichokes tomatoes onion garlic.
• in another small bowl put in vinegar and add oil in a small stream whisking while adding to make a vinaigrette.
• then add vinaigrette to arichoke mixture mixing well.
• add salt and pepper to taste.
• top toasted bread with artichoke mixture to cover.
• sprinkle with cheese.
• top with some parsley.
• serve.