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     Title: Bruschetta with Tomato, Basil, and Mozzarella
Categories: Relishes
     Yield: 6 servings

     1 lb Ripe plum tomatoes, peeled          2 tb Extra virgin olive oil
          -and seeded                       1/2 ts Salt
     2 md Garlic cloves, minced             1/2 ts Coarse black pepper
     3 tb Finely chopped fresh basil        1/4 lb Fresh Mozzarella, cut into
     1 tb Finely chopped Italian                   -1/2 cubes
          -parsley

 Enjoy serving this rustic Italian appetizer while the rest of your dinner
 is cooking on the grill.  Prepare the relish a few hours ahead and when the
 coals are at their hottest, put the bread on the grill. Assemble just
 before serving.  This is one of those dishes that can be addictive, so
 don't serve too many or your friends won't have room for dinner!

 RELISH:

 I medium baguetter, French 1 sourdough or Italian bread cut into 1/2 inch
 slices 2 large garlic cloves, peeled 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil freshly
 ground black pepper

 Dice tomatoes into 1/2 inch pieces; drain over a bowl for 1/2 hour to
 remove excess liquid.  Combine all relish ingredients except the Mozzarella
 cheese in a small non aluminum bowl. Stir well and taste for seasoning.
 Prepare grill for medium hot grilling. Place the bread on the grill; grill
 each side just until marks of the grill appear. Remove from grill and place
 on serving platter.  Rub the bread pieces on each side with cut edges of
 the peeled garlic cloves. Add cheese to the relish, spoon mixture over each
 baguette slice and then drizzle the final 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
 over top. Sprinkle with freshly ground black pepper and serve. Makes 6
 servings.

 Origin:  Appeal (quarterly publication from Overwaitea Foods) Shared by:
 Sharon Stevens

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