Tomato basil bruschetta
You know that luscious tomato and basil bruschetta you see on Italian restaurant menus? You can make it yourself in minutes, for pennies. I honestly don’t know why I don’t remember to make this more often. It’s quite simple and pairs with so many things! In my opinion, good bread is the key. Take a few minutes and stop by your favorite local bakery and grab a loaf. A couple of weeks ago, I brought home an enormous loaf of crusty sourdough. Since we are now only two, I sliced it and froze the remainder. That’s what I’m using today. Ciabatta would work as well. I’ve used olive bread, a sliced baguette too. A couple of cans of fire-roasted, diced tomatoes, some good olive oil and a few herbs will have you snacking in no time. This tomato topping is great when an unexpected guest drops by or when grandkids come to visit. Kids love to make their own. It’s great as a side dish, with soup or a dinner salad, as an appetizer or as a fun girl dinner! (Keep a couple of cans of tomatoes on ha...
