Don't be fooled by the simplicity of this recipe. It is probably the best bruschetta I have ever had. So good in fact that i'm gunna add it to my wondrous 'must try' list (Is anyone actually taking me up on these 'must try' foodie favorites?).
My dad and step-mom picked up this recipe when honeymooning in Europe. This particular gem is bruschetta they had at a restaurant in Barcelona, Spain and I think its absolutely fabulous.
You will need:
Fresh baguette (for making the crostini)
5-6 cloves of raw garlic
3-4 ripe tomatoes (sliced)
1/3 cup of fresh oregano (chopped)
good quality EVOO
Salt
To make the crostini - slice up your baguette and then place them in the oven to bake at 450 degrees for 3-4 minutes. Switch your oven to broil and let the top slightly crisp and brown. Once you get that golden brown color remove immediately. Careful not to burn the bread - this tends to be an issue in my family. My Mom can have 493735 different dishes cooking at the same time in the kitchen but for some reason - the easiest thing (the bread) always burns. So make sure to keep an eye on it!
When you remove your bread and it's cooled down only enough so you can handle it without burning your fingers - take the raw garlic cloves and rub them coarsely over the crostini. The crunchy texture of the bread should make it easy for the garlic to rub nicely into it to get a nice garlic flavor. Next, lay your sliced tomatoes on a plate - season them with the oregano and a generous amount of salt, and then lay them over the garlic rubbed bread. Drizzle some EVOO on each piece and voilaaaaa!
Because of the simplicity in the flavors for this recipe - it is very important to have good quality fresh ingredients.
Enjoy!
xo Chef Natty
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