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Crostini With Goat Cheese and Sweet Basil Marinated Tomatoes 1 loaf of Baker’s Crust Roasted Garlic & Parmesan Baguett cut into ½” slices on a bias.
¼ cup balsamic vinegar
1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1.5 cups chopped fresh tomatoes (1/2 x 1/2 inch chop)
½ cup of fresh chopped basil
1 small log good quality goat cheese
½ tsp sugar
¼ tsp pepper
½ tsp of salt Marinate the tomatoes, basil, salt, pepper, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and sugar in a small bowl. This may be done in advance and put in the refrigerator. Slice the baguette into 1/2 inch slices on a bias. Spread each slice of baguette with goat cheese. On top of the goat cheese, put between 1 and 2 teaspoons of the marinated tomato mixture. This is a judgment call based on how much you like tomatoes. Bake in a 350 degree oven for 5 minutes. |
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Gruyere Focaccia with Caramelized Onions and Prosciutto 1 loaf of Baker’s Crust Gruyere Focaccia cut into ½” slices. Cut again crossways because the slices will be too long and will need to be cut in half.
¼ lb of good quality thinly sliced Italian Prosciutto
Caramelized Onions – Sautee 1lb onions in ¼ cup of olive oil, 1 tsp sugar and ¼ cup white wine. Sautee for about 15 to 18 minutes until onions are light brown.
Top each slice of focaccia with a tbsp of caramelized onions and a couple of thin slices of prosciutto.
Bake in a 350 degree oven for 5 minutes. |
Grilled Roasted Garlic Bread with Extra Virgin Olive Oil
(Great with anything Italian) 1 loaf of Baker’s Crust Roasted Garlic bread cut into ½” slices.
Lightly brush with extra virgin olive oil
Grill each side on a char-grill on medium flame for 30 to 60 seconds on each side. |
Bread Panzanella Salad lb Ciabatta OR Country Italian bread cut in slices 2 inches thick
2/3 cup good quality extra virgin olive oil
3 Tbs good quality red wine vinegar or more to taste
1 Tbs balsamic vinegar
1 1/2 lb fresh, firm, ripe tomatoes, cored and cubed, about 5 cups
1 small Spanish OR purple onion, thinly sliced
10 to 15 fresh basil leaves, washed, drained on paper towels and shredded, a few extra for garnish
salt and freshly ground black pepper Cube the bread and place on a baking sheet to dry out. About 2 hours.
Meanwhile, prepare the dressing of oil, the 2 vinegars, salt and pepper, whip with a fork to combine thoroughly.
Add the bread into a large serving bowl.
Add the tomatoes, the onion and the basil.
Add a little dressing at a time till all ingredients are well coated.
Test for seasoning.
Garnish with a few whole basil leaves.
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Fruit & Nut Bread Sweet Crisp One loaf of Fruit & Nut bread thinly sliced 1/8th of an inch
Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees
Place sliced bread on a baking sheet
Baste the bread lightly with melted butter (2 to 3 Tbs melted)
Coat with sugar and bake for 10 minutes or until lightly brown and crisp. |
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