BRUSCHETTA
At its most basic, bruschetta is grilled or toasted bread rubbed with garlic cloves and brushed with olive oil. This simple preparation serves as a foundation for a wide variety of toppings.
Prepare a medium-hot grill fire or preheat the broiler. Grill or broil until golden brown on each side:
- Thick slices crusty bread
Remove from the heat and rub one side of each slice with:
- Garlic cloves
Drizzle with:
- Extra-virgin olive oil
Top with one of the following:
- Diced tomatoes and torn basil leaves
- Sardines or white anchovies, red pepper flakes, and arugula
- Grilled, sliced portobello mushrooms and shaved Parmesan
- Marinated artichoke hearts
- Shaved Fennel and White Bean Salad
- Tapenade or Caponata
- Burrata and jarred roasted red bell peppers
- Ricotta mixed with minced thyme, parsley, and lemon zest; and prosciutto or speck
Sprinkle with:
- Coarse sea salt and black pepper to taste