Cooking Tips from Snapfinger Catering - Bruschetta

It is that time of year! Do you feel like you'll be cooking from now until the end of the year? Well, we've reached out to a few of our chefs to ask them for some of their favorite and most useful recipes.

So here's our first from Chef Dale at Bon Appetit in Orlando, Florida that is both easy and tasty!

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As the holidays approach, food preparation can become overwhelming. One tip is to keep menu ideas simply but spectacular. I like serving Bruschetta with a variety of toppings so my guests can make their own as they choose; this keeps me in the kitchen with the rest of the food. If you buy the ready made toppings, all there is to cook are the bruchetta toasts.

Buy a good artisanal loaf and slice it on the bias. If you have a stove top cast iron grill pan, grill each slice until golden (or bake in the oven). As soon as you remove them, rub the surface with garlic cloves and then dust with Jane's Crazy Mixed Up Seasoning which is available at Publix or Albertson's. Arrange them on a platter or in a cloth lined basket and serve with purchased toppings on the side.

Topping suggestions:
·  Caponata
·  Tomato, Basil and Garlic Bruschetta Topping
·  Olive Tapenade
·  Spicy Hummus
·  Marinated Mozzarella
·  Grated Ricotta Salata
·  Grated Pecorino Romano
·  Grated Parmesan

Then, enjoy!