Thursday, March 5, 2009

I SAY TOE-MAY-TOE...YOU SAY TAH-MA TOE

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The same (pronunciation) goes for an Italian food which consists of grilled bread with vegetables, herbs, cheese, meats,etc.
Bruschetta, (pronounced bɾu'sketta - In Italian, the letters "ch" represent the sound "k") Whichever you prefer Brushetta or Brusketta in the end it is a savory or sweet dish that has endless possibilities!


AT TIMES SWEET




TODAY SAVORY




Traditional Brusketta




I spread a mayonnaise garlic, (eggless) Aioli on the Ciabatta bread. It's not necessary but adds a creamy flavored base.
Add the toppings: (fresh) tomatoes tossed in olive oil, basil, garlic, Italian cheese.
Broil until crispy.




Along with the traditional version, I made a Brusketta with caramelized (sweet) onions,
Boursin and smoked Gouda cheeses.
I generally add Prosciutto or Pancetta to the Brusketta, making it a heartier meal. Instead we had.....




Roasted Red Pepper & Tomatoe Soup with Italian cheese (stuffed) link sausage.
Each dish tasted as good as it sounds

Let me know if there's any questions?


37 comments:

  1. I just say pass me a plate...og girl this looks just YUMMY..I mean really YUMMY!! thanks for sharing this one...oh and Happy FOODIE to you..hugs and smiles Gl♥ria

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  2. Mmmmm.... you made all that? It looks SO delicious!!!!!!!!!! I love it when my mom makes bruschetta. Delic!

    Justine :o )

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  3. I'm pretty sure I gained a little weight just reading this!

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  4. looks like it's time to come for a visit.

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  5. I LOVE Bruschetta, and I pronounce it the American way, I have to say.

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  6. I must wipe the slobber from my chin now.

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  7. Oooh Sara, it all looks so delicious!

    Love the pretty bowl and plate with your soup ~ picture perfect!

    xo~m.

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  8. That looks delicious...and the dishes are so pretty!

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  9. everything looks great!

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  10. Oh my this looks delish! I will have to try this- thanks so much for sharing on Foodie Friday!

    I peeked at your other blog- love the little ladybug clippie!! So cute

    blessings
    mary

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  11. Sara, wow, these are yummy! Great choice! I'm glad you found my other blog! Come on over to my Foodie blog and have some pasta!

    Here's the link:
    http://whatnowtablescapes.blogspot.com/

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  12. I love your alternative version because I don't like tomatoes. Thanks for the idea!

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  13. Yummy! ;)
    You are a great cook Sara.

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  14. My mouth is watering just looking at your photos. I can't wait for homegrown tomato season to begin.

    Thanks for your recent visit and sweet comments. I can see I will be back to visit your lovely blog.

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  15. And I say pass me a plate and a fork immediately!!! God that food looks divine X

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  16. All this bruschetta (and soup) looks fabulous. I have never tried a dessert type, or most of the savory kind shown. But, I sure do enjoy the traditional recipe; makes me want to run outside and plant some basil and tomatoes.

    Thanks for the new recipe ideas and the great photos.

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  17. We are having a dreary rainy day in Chicago, those dishes would be perfect!

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  18. I love Brushetta, and yours looks delicious! Anything with tomatoes is great in my book. laurie

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  19. The food looks so good. I'm on my way to get a plate with a little of everything on it.

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  20. great title. so true.

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  21. YUMMMY
    These look great. i can't wait to get my tomatos planted and enjoy the fresh fruit

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  22. Hi Sara :)

    LOVE LOVE LOVE Bruschetta!! Although I've been known to pronounce it both ways LOL

    Now I'm STARVING. Thanks ;)

    hugs,
    rue

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  23. Everything looks so good however you pronounce it! I had to giggle while I was reading the pronunciations. When I was in Birmingham, AL, last week, I was looking for a place called Iverness. I asked the lady, "Do you know where Iverness is (I pronounced it Iver--as in ivy and ness as in the Loch Ness). Well she had never heard of such a place. UNTIL I showed it to her in writing and she said "OH" in her cute little southern drawl, "Iverness" (as in "if-er-niss"). OMG!!! Don't make me come over that counter and smack your little southern behind! Geesh. There isn't THAT much difference to not be able to understand!!! I'm not from, say, France! Geeeeee. lol. Anyway, sorry for the tangent. I'll have to post about that! tehe.

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  24. Oh wow, this looks so amazing! Hmmm, do you have any doggie bags?!? ☺ Diane

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  25. Hi Sara!

    Thanks so much for stopping by. Oh yes, that picture actually has been circulated many times around the internet so go ahead and use it. :) I LOVE your blog as well. :) I am definitely going mark your blog to follow as well. :)

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  26. Sara,
    So nice to meet you! Thanks for stopping by.To answer your question... the sprinkles and colored sugar just melt in the bath water. I got the essential oils at Michael's but I've seen them at health food stores. Please try this. They turned out so cute and they really are a fun gift!

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  27. Some how I missed this post... and you were missing off my blog list????? Well it looks like you haven't posted in a while anyway...

    This looks sooooooooooooooo yummy I can't take it..

    Have a great weekend.. Jill

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  28. Sara, where have you disappeared to?!?!

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  29. All of this is outstanding--and so delicious-looking!

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  30. This looks good any way you say it! The garlic/mayo sounds good!

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  31. Love bruschetta -- I've never met one I didn't like -- yours looks really good!

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  32. Hi Sara! Oh, I love tomatoes and say the word just as you do! :) I love Bruschetta and yours sounds divine!
    Be a sweetie,
    Shelia ;)

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  33. Wow! What amazing dishes! And so delicious that I am seriously considering eating Italian tomorrow! Oh, these look SO good. Thanks for sharing. Great job!

    Happy Foodie Friday...

    XO,

    Sheila :-)

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  34. What a fantastic post..all look super delicious and your photos are outstanding!!

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