Bruschetta with Basil, Smoked Mozzarella, and Tomatoes
added 03/07/08
The bread can be prepared ahead. Assemble the bruschetta at the picnic.
12 1/2-inch-thick slices Italian bread
1 large bunch of basil, stems discarded, leaves washed, spun dry, and chopped
1/2 pound fresh smoked mozzarella, diced
2 tomatoes, seeded and chopped fine
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
2 cloves garlic
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Grill or toast the bread, turning it once, until it is golden. Store in an airtight container until ready to use.
In a bowl combine basil, mozzarella, tomatoes, and salt and pepper, to taste. Rub the toasts on one side with the garlic and brush the same side with a little olive oil. Spoon the tomato- basil mixture onto the oiled sides of the toasts and drizzle the remaining olive oil over them.
Adapted from Gourmet Magazine
And The Winner Is ...
Congratulations to Shelly in the Hanover Co-op Produce Department for her award-winning Guacamole Cilantro Lime Cheeseburger! When you work for a place like the Co-op, it’s not always easy to impress your coworkers with your cooking skills. Let’s face it, their cooking skills are usually going to be none-too-shabby either. But Shelly impressed everyone! The heated Hanover Co-op Burger Cookoff Competition was part of a recent employee appreciation event, where our employee expertise was put to the test for the honor of best-burger bragging rights. The Co-op is famous for employing people who know a lot about food, and know how to dress up even a basic burger. “Melted Monterey Jack Cheese lends an added zing to these spiced up hamburgers,” Shelly says. “A dollop of fresh guacamole sends it over the top!” Thanks to Shelly for sharing her recipe, and thanks to all our employees who participated in the best-burger competition.
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