BRUSCHETTA BAR

The HUBS and I recently went to go visit some family and there was discussion of a "Burrito Bar". Believe me if such things existed, I'd never leave.  But it did get me to thinking that a "Bruschetta Bar" for a party would be fun.  Basically lay out a whole bunch of cheeses, greens, and other garnishes and voila!  Customizable apps for the picky!  So this past week I did a test run on the HUBS.  These were our creations on whole wheat baguette slices:

BRUSCHETTA RECIPES

KITCHEN  CHARISMA SHAH

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BRUSCHETTA ONE INGREDIENTS

1. whole milk ricotta + 1 tsp grapefruit juice and 1 tsp grapefruit zest
2. arugula
3. balsamic glaze
4. EVOO

BRUSCHETTA TWO INGREDIENTS

1. pesto (fresh basil + EVOO + parmesan + pine nuts)
2. fresh mozzarella
3. arugula
4. parmesan

BRUSCHETTA THREE INGREDIENTS

1. pea + mint chutney (1/3 c peas, 1/3 c fresh italian parsley, 6 mint leaves, salt to taste, EVOO)
2. fresh mozzarella
3. sautéed julianned onions

BRUSCHETTA FOUR INGREDIENTS

1. avocado
2. pickled red onions (red onions + dash of vinegar)
3. diced jalapeños
4. freshly chopped cilantro
5. lime juice