Showing posts with label bruschetta. Show all posts
Showing posts with label bruschetta. Show all posts

Friday, April 20, 2012

Breakfast Bruschetta

Do you love brunches? I really do since I get to combine two meals in one. The best part is less dishes-most of the time. If we don't go out for Sunday breakfast, we will make breakfast. Sunday is the only day I will cook a big breakfast. On occasion, I can even talk my husband into cooking and dishes. It is the best way to start the day.
I think this would make the perfect special breakfast for someone. If some fruit is added with the perfect breakfast beverage, I think it would be pretty fancy and easy. It is a great way to use up some left over french bread.
Breakfast Bruschetta
3 eggs
2 egg whites
1 tsp milk
1 tsp butter
12 slices of french bread
1 tsp olive oil 
1/2 tsp oregano
1/2 tsp parsley
1/4 tsp rosemary
1/8 tsp garlic powder
1/8 tsp thyme

1 plum tomato, chopped
4 oz. cheddar cheese
salt and pepper for taste

Directions:
  1. In a medium bowl, add the eggs, egg whites, and milk. Whisk well until combined.
  2. In a cold medium skillet,  add the butter with the egg mixture. 
  3. Turn the stove to medium and whisk eggs slowly while heating up.
  4. Continue to cook the eggs until cooked through. Set aside.
  5. In a small bowl, mix the olive oil, oregano, parsley, rosemary, thyme, salt, and pepper. 
  6. Brush each top of the sliced french bread with the olive oil. 
  7. Toast the french bread in the toaster oven, oven, or grill.
  8. Fold the tomato into the eggs until incorporated.
  9. Add the egg mixture on top of the toasted bread.
  10. Top with cheese. Season with salt and pepper.
  11. Serve immediately.
Recipe adapted from Hungry Girl.

 Did you already know... 
-Brunch began in the late 1900s in England.
-Brunch is typically served between 10 am to 2 pm.
-Certain alcohol drinks are acceptable to be served at brunch.

Wednesday, April 11, 2012

Bruschetta

Sometimes the simple appetizers tend to be the best. If I am spending a lot of time preparing the main course, I really don't have time to spend hours to make an appetizer. Why make an appetizer? Well, I really need something to hold the kids (boy) over until dinner is ready.
The best thing about bruschetta is it is just toast. I can even toast the french bread in the toaster oven which clears up even more space. I do recommend slicing your bread thinner than mine.
Bruschetta
1/8 cup of olive oil
2 tsp oregano
2 tsp parsley
1 tsp rosemary
1/8 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp thyme
salt and pepper to taste
 8 slices of french bread
1 tomato, sliced in cube pieces
8 leaves of basil, sliced
1/4 cup mozzarella cheese, sliced


Directions:
  1. In a small bowl, mix the olive oil, oregano, parsley, rosemary, thyme, salt, and pepper.
  2. Brush each top of the sliced french bread with the olive oil.
  3. Toast the french bread in the toaster oven, oven, or grill.
  4. Brush the cubed tomato pieces with some of the olive oil mixture.
  5. Mix the basil and tomato pieces together.
  6. Top each piece of the french bread with the tomato mixture.
  7. Sprinkle each slice with a little cheese before serving.
Recipe inspired by Quick Bruschetta for two in the Food & Family Cookbook best loved: quick & easy recipes. 
Did you already know...
- Bruschetta is an Italian antipasta or appetizer.
-Bruschetta is topped toast.
-Bruschetta is a great way for the growers to sample the quality of the newly pressed olive oil.