Olive Oil And Garlic Bruschetta Recipes

Steps:

• Bruschetta:
• Grill or toast the bread under a broiler, on both sides, until golden. Brush with the oil and sprinkle with salt. Spread with the roasted garlic.
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• Roasted Garlic:
• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
• Rub off any loose papery skin from the garlic, and trim about a 1/2 inch off the top of each head, to expose the cloves. Set the garlic snugly in an ovenproof baking dish just large enough to hold them. Drizzle with the oil and season with the salt and pepper. Cover with foil and cook for about 40 minutes. Remove foil and bake until the heads are soft and the tops golden brown, another 30 minutes. Allow garlic to cool.
• Serve the garlic whole for a rustic garnish, or break the heads apart and squeeze the garlic out of skins to eat the whole clove. To store the garlic, place it in a container and cover with olive oil. Store in the refrigerator for up to a week. Use skinned roasted garlic to season mashed potatoes, in salad dressings, to flavor and thicken sauces, or on sauteed or roasted vegetables.

Steps:

• Slice the garlic cloves lengthwise into paper-thin slices.
• Warm a small skillet over a medium flame.
• Add the 1/3 cup olive oil and the garlic.
• Stirring constantly, cook until the garlic is aromatic and golden (don't let it brown, as it will be bitter).
• Remove the skillet from the flame and stir in the chili or red pepper flakes and parsley.
• Cover and set aside.
• Grill the bread on both sides until lightly browned and crisp, then sprinkle with olive oil.
• Spoon the garlic-olive oil mixture over each slice.
• Serve immediately.

Steps:

• Cut the tomatoes in half and arrange on a platter with the garlic and torn basil.
• Drizzle some olive oil on top of the bread slices. Rub the bread with some garlic. Squeeze and rub the tomato on the bread. Finish with the basil and a little salt and pepper.
• Chef's note: These bruschetta should be prepared at the last minute.

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
• Separate the cloves of garlic from the heads and place in an ovenproof dish. Drizzle 1 ounce of olive oil over the unpeeled cloves and roast for 25 minutes until soft. Remove from oven and allow to cool.
• Quarter the tomatoes, remove the seeds, and dice. Finely chop the basil and oregano.
• Halve the baguette lengthwise and toast until golden. Peel the skin off of the garlic cloves. Mash the softened garlic and spread on toasted bread. Cut the baguette into diagonal pieces.
• Mix the diced tomatoes, chopped basil, oregano, salt, pepper, and another ounce of olive oil together. Spoon the tomato mixture evenly over the garlic baguette pieces. Top each piece with one slice of goat cheese and drizzle the remaining olive oil over the goat cheese and tomatoes.
• To serve, garnish with sprigs of fresh basil and serve immediately.

Steps:

• Blend all topping ingredients thoroughly and refrigerate for 2 hours before serving. Just prior to serving, drain to eliminate excess liquid.
• Let minced garlic soak in 2 tbsp olive oil for 1 hour. Remove minced garlic from oil before use.
• Preheat oven to 400°F Line a sheet pan or cookie sheet with foil. Dribble 1 tbsp garlic oil over each Boboli shell, sprinkle with cheese and bake for 4 to 5 minutes, until hot, but not crisped or dried. Cut each Boboli into 6 wedges.
• Remove to a serving plate and cover, generously, with the cold tomato/basil topping. Serve immediately.

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine oil, basil, garlic, salt and pepper. Add tomatoes and toss gently. Sprinkle with cheese. Refrigerate at least 1 hour. , Bring to room temperature before serving. Cut bread into 24 slices; toast under broiler until lightly browned. Top with tomato mixture. Serve immediately.