Monday, April 5, 2010

New Recipe - Bruschetta with Crotini & Basil Olive Oil

This is my own recipe and I have to admit that I thought it was great! Any opinionS?

Remove the seeds from 3 tomatoes and toss with 2 cloves of minced garlic, kosher salt, and freshly ground pepper. Set aside to let the flavors blend.

Dip an entire package of fresh basil in boiling water briefly, for about 10-20 seconds. Then dunk in an ice bath immediately (this way the basil will hold it's color and flavor better). Combine basil in a blender with 1 tablespoon of lemon juice and about 1/2 cup olive oil. Add 1/2 teaspoon of kosher salt and a little freshly ground pepper. Strain through a very fine sieve.

Toast a sliced baguette until lightly crunchy. Drizzle the basil olive oil over the bread and top with the simple bruschetta.

- You can also use the basil olive oil as a dip for warmed bread as a side dish.

1 comment:

  1. this sounds wonderful...i however will probably never make it. i guess that means i will have to come over...

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