Bruschetta!!

[catINdallas]

Of course everyone knows this appetizer mainly consists of a grilled bread which is then rubbed with garlic and topped with olive oil, salt & pepper.   The question is, where does one go from there?

Cheeses....
1a) Pecorino Romano.  Was my hands down favorite with it's almost crunchy texture and salty taste but the gap is quickly being closed by ...
1b) Soft Chavrie.  Equally salty as the Pecorino Ramano but textured like an ultra creamy spread (still uses goats milk like the Pecorino)
3)   Mozzarella.  Pretty generic (as the name suggests) substitute if you either: a) have neither of the above b) have absolutely no culture/taste

Spices...
1) Basil, in any variety (if it's dried, your a moron)
2) Anything not basil but also not nutmeg, cinnamon or allspice

Meats...
1) Prosciutto
2) Pepperoni


Let's get this thing rolling!  Open for any sugestions and would really like to hear how you guys do it although I am pretty darn sure that I would win in a bruschetta-off!

[steve dave]

doesn't it always have roma tomatos on it?  seems like it does.

[catINdallas]

doesn't it always have roma tomatos on it?  seems like it does.

Although not always, most versions have adapted this!  You passed the test, you can now study under me.  Is that all you have to offer though?  If so you are gonna be a chore.

[PoetWarrior]

Anyone here ever had an apple or maybe an orange?

Amazing!

[CNS]

Anyone here ever had an apple or maybe an orange?

Amazing!

Poet, apples are amazing.  I eat two a day.  Red Delicious is my fav.   

[catINdallas]

Anyone here ever had an apple or maybe an orange?

Amazing!

So, you put apples and oranges on BRUSCHETTA?

 

Like I said, I would pretty much own a bruschetta-off...

If you are not referring to toppings, variations or recipes for bruschetta then

 

and try getting back on topic!

[catINdallas]

Anyone here ever had an apple or maybe an orange?

Amazing!

Poet, apples are amazing.  I eat two a day.  Red Delicious is my fav.   

wow bro, how easily you get pulled offsides.  Remember the snap count bro!

[pissclams]

bruschetta.  more like crapetta.  

this stuff is nothing more than the invention of some restauranteur who wanted to make an easy buck off of his patrons.  

restauranteur:  what kind of appetizer can i make that doesn't cost crap but that i can charge $10 for?

restauranteur:  zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz

restauranteur:  i've got it, i'll take the cheapest ingredients i have and put them on old bread and charge these idiots for it.  i'll pretend people in italy eat this crap.  

diners:  yum, this crap tastes so authentic, i feel like i'm in ROME!



imo, this bruschetta crap is nothing more than some italianized weak ass rip off of a real and authentic appetizer,  nachos.

[CNS]

Getting awful excited about open faced grilled cheese.  

Bread sticks are never the highlight of a meal.

[catINdallas]

bruschetta.  more like crapetta.  

this stuff is nothing more than the invention of some restauranteur who wanted to make an easy buck off of his patrons.  

restauranteur:  what kind of appetizer can i make that doesn't cost crap but that i can charge $10 for?

restauranteur:  zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz

restauranteur:  i've got it, i'll take the cheapest ingredients i have and put them on old bread and charge these idiots for it.  i'll pretend people in italy eat this crap.  

diners:  yum, this crap tastes so authentic, i feel like i'm in ROME!





imo, this bruschetta crap is nothing more than some italianized weak ass rip off of a real and authentic appetizer,  nachos.

So, what this tells me is that you can't cook.  Does that about sum it up?

[CNS]

 

[pissclams]

bruschetta.  more like crapetta. 

this stuff is nothing more than the invention of some restauranteur who wanted to make an easy buck off of his patrons. 

restauranteur:  what kind of appetizer can i make that doesn't cost crap but that i can charge $10 for?

restauranteur:  zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz

restauranteur:  i've got it, i'll take the cheapest ingredients i have and put them on old bread and charge these idiots for it.  i'll pretend people in italy eat this crap. 

diners:  yum, this crap tastes so authentic, i feel like i'm in ROME!





imo, this bruschetta crap is nothing more than some italianized weak ass rip off of a real and authentic appetizer,  nachos.

So, what this tells me is that you can't cook.  Does that about sum it up?

I think you read it wrong.  What it should tell you is that you're a rough ridin' idiot.  Try reading it again and tell me what you get.

[catINdallas]

bruschetta.  more like crapetta. 

this stuff is nothing more than the invention of some restauranteur who wanted to make an easy buck off of his patrons. 

restauranteur:  what kind of appetizer can i make that doesn't cost crap but that i can charge $10 for?

restauranteur:  zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz

restauranteur:  i've got it, i'll take the cheapest ingredients i have and put them on old bread and charge these idiots for it.  i'll pretend people in italy eat this crap. 

diners:  yum, this crap tastes so authentic, i feel like i'm in ROME!





imo, this bruschetta crap is nothing more than some italianized weak ass rip off of a real and authentic appetizer,  nachos.

So, what this tells me is that you can't cook.  Does that about sum it up?

I think you read it wrong.  What it should tell you is that you're a rough ridin' idiot.  Try reading it again and tell me what you get.

Oh, so the point is to read and follow along with the flow of conversation.  I get it now.  Go back to the 1st post in this thread and stick to the topic.  I'll make it easy for you...

Put up your recipe or variation of bruschetta OR gtfoomf!

[catINdallas]

Getting awful excited about open faced grilled cheese.  

Bread sticks are never the highlight of a meal.

 

[pissclams]

look cINd, i'm not sure you're going to find a lot of people defending your pro-bruschetta position around these parts.  you're dealing with a bunch of hayseeds from mantucky who think bruschetta is a brand of frozen pizza.

but, since you asked- here's my favorite bruschetta recipe:  1/3rd cup air, nothing else, nothing else, nothing.  top with nothing.  serve.

[catINdallas]

look cINd, i'm not sure you're going to find a lot of people defending your pro-bruschetta position around these parts.  you're dealing with a bunch of hayseeds from mantucky who think bruschetta is a brand of frozen pizza.

but, since you asked- here's my favorite bruschetta recipe:  1/3rd cup air, nothing else, nothing else, nothing.  top with nothing.  serve.

Pretty much like I thought, my recipe still kicks your recipe's ass. 

[The1BigWillie]

I like bruschetta.  I like 'clam's opinions more though.  So... eff bruschetta.

[CNS]

My fav cheese bread stick is:

1. French bag cut in half
2. olive oil
3. sea salt
4. toast it half way in the oven
5. vlaskaas cheese
6. melt/toast the rest of the way.

It is a good bread stick, but still just a bread stick.

[catINdallas]

My fav cheese bread stick is:

1. French bag cut in half
2. olive oil
3. sea salt
4. toast it half way in the oven
5. vlaskaas cheese
6. melt/toast the rest of the way.

It is a good bread stick, but still just a bread stick.

This is a good answer, good job CNS Casey

[catINdallas]

I like bruschetta.  I like 'clam's opinions more though.  So... eff bruschetta.

 

[Joker]

The first post sounds good.  I would add mushrooms, though.

[catINdallas]

The first post sounds good.  I would add mushrooms, though.

 

What kind?  Port's, baby bellas, button, shitake!

 

[gato montes]

I like bruschetta.  I like 'clam's opinions more though.  So... eff bruschetta.

What an effing tool. clams, see what stupid cac you can get your shadow to do. But seriously though, congrats clams on finding your full time fluffer..

Back to the topic at hand. cId I think some morels could be delish but hard to find. I also think a little sliver of green chile (real green chile, non of this anahiem or poblano bullshit) with some manchego cheese and a dabble of olive oil  could be good.

[AppleJack]

I like Fazoli's bread sticks. Do those count?

[catINdallas]

cId I think some morels could be delish but hard to find. I also think a little sliver of green chile (real green chile, non of this anahiem or poblano bullshit) with some manchego cheese and a dabble of olive oil  could be good.

 (although I'm prolly not authorized to hand these out)