Broo-SKEH-tah

Rustic Bruschetta

Rustic Bruschetta bruschetta photo by Rita L Tired of the same old pizza and pasta? Try toasting up some Bruschetta instead! Although commonly said with a "shhh sound," Italian bruschetta is properly pronounced "broo-SKEH-tah." Easy and quick to prepare, requiring only a few ingredients, bruschetta is healthy, yet filling at the same time. Perfectly elegant as a starter with minimal preparation required, bruschetta is hearty enough to star as your main dish when paired with a green salad. Traditional bruschetta is grilled crusty bread that is then rubbed with fresh garlic and drizzled with olive oil and salt. These days, any topping piled onto that grilled base is considered yet another variation of this simple and seasonless dish. Topping combinations are endless: tomatoes and basil, cured meats and cheeses, white beans and herbs, roasted vegetables, even seafood! So go ahead, get your grill or broiler fired up and give it a try. The delectable combination of the warm grilled bread and your choice of toppings will make pizza and pasta a distant memory!