June 17, 2006
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Brus “Kate” ah!
My dear Katie (friend, but I’d adopt her in a minute) has influenced my cooking far out of proportion to her young age. It’s always a joy to eat in her home or to have her join us at our table. She serves a Bruschetta that is stunning in its blend of flavors.
My DH and I love this. We don’t just like it a little bit. We’re crazy about this stuff. With tomatoes coming on I’m looking forward to many reasons to make it. I’ve always pronounced it “brew-SHET-ah” until my SIL Valeri, the Italian student in her spare time, corrected me: an Italian would say “brew-SKAY-tah,” lingering a little on the SKAY. Well, hunky-dory by me! I have two friends: Katie and Kate, and saying this lovely little concoction in correct Italian reminds me of them both!
Katie’s Bruschetta
1 loaf Italian bread
8 garlic cloves1 pound tomatoes, chopped
1 T red onion, diced
1 T fresh basil, chopped
4 oz feta cheese, crumbled
2 T olive oil
2 tsp balsamic vinegar
1/4 tsp each: salt and pepperWe skip the bread, unless we’re trying to be civilized with company. It’s better made up and cooled in the refrigerator for several hours, but who can wait? Curt likes to alternate bites of a sandwich with bites of bruschetta. It tastes fabulous on top of a green salad, or as a dip with veggies. But I like it best by itself.
Comments (4)
Glad to know you’re skipping the bread! When I read a bruschetta recipe, I said to myslef *Forget it* *That’s too much trouble* But the way you use the topping is perfectly reasonable. Off to try some
Glad to know you’re skipping the bread! When I read a bruschetta recipe, I said to myslef *Forget it* *That’s too much trouble* But the way you use the topping is perfectly reasonable. Off to try some
sorry about that….didnt realize I hit *submit* twice :0
I’ve never made bruschetta and didn’t know how to pronounce it either. But this sounds nice ‘n’ easy so I may just give it a try. Will need to acquire some tomatoes and basil first. I just bought a box of grape tomatoes (so sweet and luscious) but i can eat those up in no time.
And one of these days I am going to get my book list together to share with you. Have I told you which books on your list are also on mine?