Reviewed: Apr. 4, 2011

Simple easy go-to recipe, especially if omit or substitute some of the seasonings, like Italian herbs for basil and oregano or leave out crushed red pepper to be more kid/teen friendly.

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Bluebell

Reviewed: Sep. 29, 2010

My family and I have been making bruchetta like this for quite a while now, and we love it! Something that makes the recipe absolutely heavenly is adding fresh mozzerella in with the diced tomatoes, salt, and basil, and tossing together before spooning onto the bread to bake. I recommend using a crusty bread for this recipe so that the tomatoes don't make the bread soggy. DON'T let it set out before cooking. Make sure you watch the time carefully. Just as it is turning golden brown edges, that's when it is the most succulent.

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Nekomeme

Cooking Level: Expert

Home Town: Cedar Rapids, Iowa, USA

Reviewed: Aug. 15, 2010

I made the prep for 2 I should have made it for more even though it was just 2 of us for the dinner.... it was fabulous. I had bought balsamic vinegar to spice it up just in case but not needed. I toasted the bread on the the BBQ, top open as we combined this with a grilled chkn pasta dish.

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Sirsl

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Living In: San Antonio, Texas, USA

Reviewed: Jan. 15, 2010

The roma tomatoes worked really well with the recipe. My friends said it gave the tomatoes a more tender bite. Only thing I did differently was add a bit more salt/pepper and another clove of garlic, but that is just because I like saltier foods. If you enjoy wine I discovered a Malbec by Alamos an Argentinian company worked very well with this recipe.

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jicoburn87

Reviewed: Nov. 5, 2009

Good basic bruschetta recipe.

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JEROMI

Cooking Level: Expert

Home Town: Auburn, Washington, USA

Living In: Marysville, Washington, USA

Reviewed: Oct. 5, 2008

Very very good! I added a bit of shredded parm to the bread when I toasted the last side. I too did not warm the tomatoes it was so good room temp. I'm going to make this again this weekend and I know it'll be a hit. I think I may add fresh mozzarella this time. Thank you Ada!

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lannysmomma

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Living In: Lewis Center, Ohio, USA

Reviewed: Apr. 18, 2008

Very good!!! absolutely do not broil the tomato mixture. I could eat this every day of my life!

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shelleychick

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Waukesha, Wisconsin, USA

Living In: Fort Myers, Florida, USA

Reviewed: Aug. 8, 2007

I love bruchetta but not broiled. In Italy, the bread is grilled and then rubbed with a garlic clove. The tomotoes are served raw. That is the best way. IT's Great!!

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cucinafan

Reviewed: Aug. 8, 2007

I don't even have to try this recipe because it is exactly how I make mine. Poeple tell me it ROCKS. For the bread part though, I cut french bread thin and brush both sides with olive oil and broil it. You have to watch it closely as it will get brown too fast.Turn the bread over and brown the other side as well. The bread can sit overnight in a closed bag if you have to let it wait. It will stay nice and crunchy. After you spoon the tomato on top of the pieces of bread, we don't broil it but if you do you can also sprinkle a few shreds of mozzerella cheese and melt it. It really does ROCK.

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RAZZBERY1

Cooking Level: Expert

Home Town: Albany, New York, USA

Reviewed: Aug. 5, 2007

Awesome!!!! this is soooooo yummy. I ate this like 10 min ago and am planning to make it tomorrow again. I gave the toasted bread a rub with one of the garlic cloves, then minced it and added it to the tomato mixture. Oh, i also added fresh oregano from our garden!! The taste is amazing, the toasted bread, fresh tomatoes and garlic combine to perfection.... THANX FOR THIS RECIPE!!!! Ada, you're an artist

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