CHEF CICCIOTTI'S BRUSCHETTA ASSORTITA

Bruschetta Assortita 

serves  4

CHEFS PRESS 

(Source: Cicciotti's Kitchen Cookbook by Chef Gaetano Cicciotti, photo by Mike Pawlenty)

1 sourdough baguette

2 tablespoons crumbled Gorgonzola cheese

4 tablespoons heavy cream

¼ pound sliced smoked salmon (Scottish quality)

½ cup finely chopped black or Kalamata olives

1 cup finely chopped Roma tomatoes 

3 peeled and minced garlic cloves 

1 finely chopped shallot

1 to 2 tablespoons good-quality extra virgin olive oil

Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

Garnish: Fresh basil

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Slice the sourdough baguette, and toast for about 
3 to 4 minutes, until crisp. Set aside.

Salmon Bruschetta: In a sauce pan over medium heat, stir together the Gorgonzola cheese and heavy cream until the cheese is melted. Spread mixture on baguette slices. 
Top with salmon. 

Kalamata Bruschetta: Chop olives in a food processor. Spread on baguette slices. 

Fresh Tomato Bruschetta: Chop tomatoes, garlic and shallot. Stir in olive oil. 
Season with salt and freshly ground pepper.

Garnish with basil. (See page 30 for how to make a tomato rosette.)

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4TH OF JULY CHEESECAKE PARFAITS

*4TH OF JULY COLLECTION*

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Makes: 10 servings

What you need

•2 pkgs Cream Cheese, softened (8 oz. each)

•1/4 cup sugar

•2 TB milk

•1 tsp zest and 1 TB juice from 1 lemon

•1-1/2 cups thawed Whipped Topping

•15 shortbread cookies, crushed

4 cups strawberries, quartered

1 cup blueberries

Make it

BEAT cream cheese, sugar, milk, lemon zest and juice in medium bowl with mixer until blended.Gently stir in Whipped Topping.

SPOON 1 TB cookie crumbs into each of 10 parfait glasses; top with 2 TB cream cheese mixture. Cover with layers of strawberries, remaining cream cheese mixture and blueberries.

SPRINKLE with remaining cookie crumbs.

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MINI CHEESEBURGER APPETIZERS

*4TH OF JULY COLLECTION*

Prep Time: 30 minutes

Makes: 18 servings

What you need

•1 lb lean ground beef

•1/4 cup dry Italian-style breadcrumbs

•1 clove garlic, minced

•1 egg

•4-1/2 oz Sharp Cheddar Cheese, cut into 18 slices

•18 grape tomatoes

Make it

HEAT grill to medium heat.

MIX first 4 ingredients just until well blended; shape into 18 (1-inch) balls. Flatten slightly to form patties.

SPRAY large sheet of foil with cooking spray; place on grill grate. Add patties, grill 2-3 minutes on each side or until done (160 Degrees)

THREAD 1 each burger, cheese slice and tomato onto each of 18 toothpicks.

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