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Tomato Bruschettà
Preparation time: 15 minutes
Grilling time: 4 minutes
Yield: 6 to 8 appetizer servings
2 large red ripe tomatoes (about 1 pounds), cored, seeded, and diced
'/z cup coarsely chopped fresh basil
2 tablespoons peeled and diced red onion, (optional)
About 'A cup extra-virgin olive oil, divided
1 clove garlic, peeled and minced
1 teaspoon balsamic or red wine vinegar
Salt and pepper
12 slices crusty French bread, cut diagonally, about Y4 inch thick
3 cloves garlic, peeled and halved
1. In a small bowl, combine the tomatoes, basil, red onion (if desired),
2 tablespoons of the olive oil, the minced garlic, vinegar, and salt and
pepper. Cover and let stand at room temperature for at least 30 minutes
but not longer than 2 hours.
2. Place the bread slices on the grill. Grill for 4 to 5 minutes or until the bread is
lightly toasted and golden on both sides, turning once.
3. Remove and immediately rub the edges and one side of each slice with a garlic
clove half. (Use a half clove for every 2 slices.) Drizzle about ’/2 teaspoon of olive
oil onto the garlic-rubbed side of each slice.
4. Stir the tomato mixture with a large spoon to thoroughly moisten; top each
bread slice with about 1/2 tablespoons of the tomato mixture. Place on a platter
and serve immediately.
Plum Fancy Pork Swords
Recipe Courtesy of the National Pork Producers Council
Nutritional Information
Per Serving
Serving size: 1
Nutrient Per Servir>g
Calories 183
Total Fat 5g
Cholesterol 44mg
Sodium 1340mg
pTotem I9g
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Marinating time: 1 hour
Grilling time: 10 minutes
4 bamboo skewers (soak in water before using)
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a pound ham, fully cooked, cut into 1-inch cubes
'A cup plum preserves
1 tablespoon Dijon-style mustard
1 teaspoon lemon juice, fresh
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
Place ham in shallow bowl. Combine remaining ingredients in small pan. Heat
until dissolved. Pour sauce over ham. Marinate for 1 hour. Place cubes on
bamboo skewers that have been soaked in water. Grill for 10 minutes. Turn
skewers frequently. Baste with sauce.
Servings: 4
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