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Historically, bruschetta was embraced by Italians for its ability to stretch out a meager supply of food.
Today it's one of my favorite comfort meals that is easy to prepare and bursting with summer flavors. In its truest Italian form, bruschetta requires bread be toasted over real coals, then rubbed down with slices of raw garlic. Drizzling olive oil over the bread and toasting until golden brown in a pan saves on time and tastes better, in my opinion. Top with chopped tomatoes and basil straight from the herb garden makes it a show stopper. The way the sweet juices from the tomatoes soak into the garlicky toasted bread is irresistible.

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  • Step 1

    Heat up a pan and drizzle some olive oil.
    Toast the baguette slices for 4 minutes.

  • Step 2

    Turn off the heat and immediately rub with cut side of a head of garlic. The warmth of the bread releases the garlic's aroma.

  • Step 3

    Top the freshly toasted bread with the chopped tomatoes and basil. Season with Kosher salt and cracked black pepper.

    Serve immediately.

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Krista B.
Krista B. · Hydesville, California, US · 44 projects
OK! so add apples, yellow and orange bell peppers, shallot, garlic salt and pepper to the tomatoes... and even make them cherry tomatoes and you have last minute dollar store bruchetta, I made it on Thanksgiving. Twas a hit! My merry mistake! (fresh herbs too!)
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