Bruschetta alla Julie and Julia

After watching Julie and Julia “again,” with the Garcia foodies (JD’s Aunties) we had no choice but to make our own bruschetta as a tribute to the movie, which we enjoyed with a bottle of Lambrusco Dell'Emilia Bianco (Trader Joe's).

Heirloom Tomato Bruschetta

• 4 slices Filone bread (or large French baguette)
• 16 oz. assorted heirloom cherry tomatoes, quartered 
• Extra virgin olive oil 
• 1-2 clove garlic, peeled and chopped 
• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 
• sea salt and fresh ground pepper to taste 
• 3 leaves chopped fresh basil

Toss tomatoes, chopped garlic, basil, 3 tablespoons olive oil, balsamic vinegar, 1 teaspoon sea salt and a pinch of pepper in a bowl, refrigerate until ready to serve.

Fry bread in 2-3 tablespoons of olive oil in a skillet, browning on each side, and adding 1 more tablespoon if oil if necessary.

Spoon bruschetta onto pan toasted bread and serve.

Serves 2.

 

Lambrusco Dell'Emilia Bianco

$3.99

Trader Joe's