Family Heirloom
Bruschetta is one my favorite simple summer dishes and I love that I can currently find all of the ingredients at the farmers’ market. I’ve mastered a simple recipe that really enhances the sweetness of the tomato, the peppery taste of basil and the fruity aroma of the olive oil. Here are my little added touches for making it just right.
-Use high quality extra virgin olive oil. Trust me, it’s worth the extra money.
-If you can find some, buy a loaf of rustic, Artisan bread (La Brea Bakery’s Country Sourdough is perfect).
-Cut the garlic in half and rub the open end on the freshly toasted bread. The heat from the bread melts the garlic evenly without being overpowering.
-Finish with a touch of premium kosher or sea salt (I swear by Maldon’s flaky crystals).
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That looks SO yum. I may have to make it.
I love bruschetta! These pictures are divine.
De-li-ci-ous!
Those tomatoes look fantastic. Only in California, huh?
yum yum yum!!
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Evary day I have for breakfast toast with tomatoes, ilive oil and ham. Kiss
Looks wonderful! What type of cheese exactly are you using , fresh moz. or chevre?
what a great recipe!!! the pictures are quite beautiful…. wow.
Beautiful photo story for a delicious treat. Thanks. Tomatoes aren’t vine ripe in Michigan yet but when they are….
Looks delicious -and so true on not skimping on the quality of the olive oil. Love Maldon salt.
the best summer treat. your tomatoes look perfect!
The tomatoes in my ‘porch garden’ are almost ripe. Now I can’t wait to make some of this yumminess.
Wow, that looks incredible! I will definitely try this.
Yu-um!
I love that you add these little posts once in a while. That looks delicious!
this is my favorite thing as well – I’ve even started making a pasta meal with these ingredients. Summer and fresh markets are heaven! Thank you for this reminder – I might have to make some for a light lunch this weekend! Keep up the great work, I adore your blog!
love this idea. I just bought tomatoes and mozzarella to make a pizza. This is a great idea for the extras.
That does look fantastic. I wonder if there’s a recipe for those of us who aren’t too crazy about mozzarella.
but what type of cheese did you use? bocconcini?
I love tomatoes more than anything! That looks amazing.
YUMMY!! BTW love your mani!
Looks delish!
those tomatoes are beautiful!
I like dicing it all up but that looks yummy too! Is it lunch time yet?
Looks delicious! I never cook, but when I see your pretty pictures of you making something, it makes me want to start!
looks divine! i can’t wait for my tomatoes to ripen so i can devour them with fresh mozzarella.
i LOVE bruschetta! so good.
Looks Delicious! Definitely going to make this yummy dish! Thanks!
That looks heavenly. So perfect for summer.
my mom and i had some fabulous bruschetta at a street fair last summer and now she makes it every time i go home! i love that tip about rubbing the garlic– i’ll have to try it.
looks perfect. i love the idea of rubbing garlic on the bread…just the right amount of garlic
xo
This post made me hungry! I also love this without the bread as a caprese salad!
I”ll be trying it soon.
Looks delicious! Also one of my favorites!
Looks amazing…mouth, watering, now…..
Oh sh** thanks for making me hungry at 11.30am sitting at my desk at work….
There’s a farmers market right here by my office 3 days a week. I’m buying everything listed and making it.
; )
oh yum i’ll be trying this for dinner. possibly breakfast as well.
The bruschetta looks awesome. I’m definitely making it this weekend. But I’ve got to know what color you painted your nails..I’m in love with it!
Yummy yummy yummy yummy yummy!!!!
Also one of my favorites =)
Ever notice how ever restaurant prepares it differently? I love ordering it at random places and being surprised with the presentation.
Yours looks PERFECT!!
You just made me soo hungry..the bruschetta looks deeeelish! I think I might make it.
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i love bruschetta! your recipe looks yummy!
mmmm. that sounds amazing. or maybe because I’m needing lunch RIGHT NOW! I’ll give these a try tomorrow. – and I love your blog btw.
YUM! Photos leave my mouth watering…I’m off to the farmer’s market now!
you are always posting about food! yummo! i LOVE basil.
Looks pretty ANNNNNDDD delicious
Yummm…perfect for summer! I can’t wait to make this! xo
I order caprese salad wherever I see it on the menu. The bruschetta version is divine as well. Thanks for the inspiring photos and recipe!
Yum! That’s my favorite bread, too.
YUM!!! I’ve missed your blog over the last week!
My Italian roots have taught me to LOVE bruschetta and this recipe looks absolutely delicious!
-nicole from Shop It To Me
You can add another piece of bread on top and stick it under the broiler for about ten minutes to make a yummy caprese melt sandwich too! For the commenter who mentioned not liking mozzarella, I’ve used asiago or parmesan slices and it works just as well, has a bit more bite to it!
looks fantastic! bruschetta is definitely one of my favorites!
oh dear! this looks so tasty!
Could this look more splendrous?!
what kind of olive oil do you use? i have tried various brands and never really found one i love, flavor-wise.
That looks delicious.
One of my faves – like a Caprese Salad on bread. My fav salad too! I can’t get enough of mozza or boccocini and tomatoes!
OMG!! You need to post more recipes because you seriously make me want to be in the kitchen. First, it was the shrimp tacos and now this!!! Please keep posting these recipes. They are delicious and easy.
Ok, my mouth is watering. That is def. the perfect summer dish. For someone who can’t cook, I think I’ll have to attempt this. I agree with the comment above.. can you please share more of your recipes?!
mmmm i just ate lunch but now im hungry.
think I’ll try this tonight too! mmmm
dallas
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This sounds great…Ill try the recipe tonight.
Looks delicious! Don’t forget to stop by the site and sign up for my GIVEAWAY!
xoxo
J
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hooray for heirloom tomatoes and a delicious bruschetta recipe!
thank you for this yummy post!
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Looks absolutely wonderful!
HOLY YUM!
This looks really yummy! And not that difficult to make….!
this just made my tummy grumble… xx
mouth. is. watering. i love brushcetta! i’ll def. be trying your garlic trick
Goodness, you always have a way of making everything look so beautiful!
those pictures are making me hungry! I absolutely love bruschetta. I’m not a fan of cheese, but I’m down with everything else! tomato and basil is the perfect combo! (I’m technically Danish but I think I’m an Italian girl at heart. haha)
Yummy!
I love your food photography! Would you believe that I’ve actually never tried this?? Your photos have convinced me to give it a try, just might make it for dinner tonight!
Bruschetta rocks! I always buy mine from Giuliano’s, but perhaps I’ll try my hand at homemade!
For someone who is an “awful cook”, you make some gorgeous and seriously yummy-looking food!
Thanks for the eye candy. Really brightened my dreary day
it looks delicious
please more food posts!
yummmmmmmm! i could not agree more. might have to be my lunch tomorrow!
joanna
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i know what you mean by using good olive oil–its so worth it–its actually all about good olive oil since the bad quality one just ruins the overall taste
I love to rub the garlic, nice job!
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I made these last night and loved them, regardless of my dislike for tomatoes.
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