Spontaneous Sunday Bruschetta
This recipe is very not about the measurements. Make as much as you need, using the following ingredients as you like them. Serves about 4.

Spontaneous Sunday BruschettaINGREDIENTS

  • 4 1-inch thick slices of crusty round country bread
  • 2 to 3 boxes cherry tomatoes, quartered
  • 1 big handful fresh basil leaves, slivered
  • 1 shallot, very thinly sliced
  • Salt and pepper
  • A dash of balsamic vinegar
  • 2 to 3 tablespoons good olive oil

PROCEDURE

Preheat the oven to 500 degrees F.  Place the bread on a baking sheet, and toast until golden brown on top.  Flip over, and toast on the other side.

In the meantime, toss the tomatoes with all the other ingredients in a large bowl.  I serve the toast warm from the oven, with the tomatoes in a big bowl to pile on top.  To gild the lily, serve some crumbled goat cheese alongside to sprinkle on top to add some creamy tang.