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In a Nutshell: Bruschetta (Prom Menu part 1)
Top crispy bread with this delicious tangy tomato mixture for a perfect prom starter.
Behold, part one of our prom menu (see the sneak peak here), the appetizer. Bread is the perfect start to any number-course dinner, especially crispy bread in the form of bruschetta, topped with a generous grating of cheese.
Recipe:
Notes
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Difficulty: Easy
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Length: 15-20 minutes
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Methods of cooking: Baked
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Keep in mind: Make sure the bread is very crispy and just browning around the edges the first time you bake it. Also, letting the tomato mixture sit for a while will help it infuse flavors better
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Why we made it: ‘Twas a suggestion!
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Why you should make it: Perfect appetizer starter. Also it is very delicious.
Ingredients
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10 slices of baguette
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2 large tomatoes, diced
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½ red onion, finely diced
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1 tsp lemon juice
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1-2 cloves of garlic
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a couple stems worth of oregano leaves (around 2 tsp), finely chopped
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5-6 large fresh basil leaves, finely chopped
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7-8 large parsley leaves, finely chopped
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A block of parmesan cheese (the good, more pricey stuff. It makes a difference) You’ll need around ⅓ cup
Equipment
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Knife
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Mixing bowl
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Baking tray
- Cheese grater
Priscilla Pan is the features editor for the Winged Post and co-creator of In a Nutshell. She is a senior and has been part of the journalism program for...
Fred Chang (12) is the Managing Editor of the TALON Yearbook and co-creator of In a Nutshell. Her positions on yearbook were reporter, Copy Editor, and...