Bruschetta

There's no big secret to making bruschetta.. but it's delightful! So here's how I do it... sometimes ;0) Because as I've stated before... I never do things the same!!
1 Loaf of baguette (the long skinny french bread) sliced into 1/4-1/2 inch slices
1 1/2 pints of cherry or grape tomatoes
2 or more cloves of garlic (I usually say the more the merrier though I made something TOO garlicy last night so I'm less zealous feeling today!!
As much fresh basil as you can get your hands on
A good handful of shredded Parmesan
1/2 C. of chopped up smoked mozzarella (adds great flavor!! If you can't find smoked then get fresh mozzarella instead)
A couple TBS each of a good EVOO and a balsamic vinegar
Kosher salt and ground pepper to taste

Ok... preheat your oven to 350 or so and throw your slices of bread on a baking sheet and get them toasty! Check them after 10 mins. You just want them more like toast and less like bread so the tomato mixture doesn't make it too soggy! Then wash your produce. Always wash. You don't want dirt, bugs and chemicals in your beautiful bruschetta! Slice each tiny tomato in half, long ways. Toss into a bowl with the EVOO and glorious balsamic vinegar. Let them sit and soak up some flavors! Meanwhile, chop your basil and garlic and add cheese and s&p...mix it all together and give it a taste. Season some more if you feel it needs it. Here's what I did that was new this time- I took about 1/2 the mixture and gave it a whirl in the food processor to change the texture a little. Then I mixed it all. That way, the food processed part would stick to the bread better but you would still be able to see those beautiful tomatoes you just cut! Top each toast slice with a couple TBS of mix and top with a small sprinkle more of the parmesan cheese.
Bake them about 10 mins more until the cheese is melted and serve immediately!
** Ron said they needed more balsamic vinegar... but then again- a client gifted us this AMAZING balsamic vinegar for Christmas that we are IN LOVE WITH(!!) so it could just be him wanting to douse everything in it!! But when we had the leftovers we put a splash more vinegar on each slice prior to eating.
*** if you are interested in tasting this amazing vinegar I'm including a link so you can check them out! Oh...My..God are their products ever heavenly!!
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