Tomato Bruschetta

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Preparation time: 15 minutes

Grilling time: 4 minutes

Yield: 6 to 8 appetizer servings

2 large red ripe tomatoes (about

11⁄4 pounds), cored, seeded, and diced

1⁄2 cup coarsely chopped fresh basil

2 tablespoons peeled and diced red onion (optional)

About 1⁄4 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 3⁄4 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 1⁄2 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 11⁄2 tablespoons of the tomato mixture. Place on a platter and serve immediately.

Plum Fancy Pork Swords

Recipe Courtesy of the National Pork Producers Council

Preparation time: 10 minutes

Marinating time: 1 hour

Grilling time: 10 minutes

Servings: 4

Nutritional Information Per Serving

Serving Size: 1

Nutrient	Per Serving
Calories	183
Total Fat	5g
Cholesterol	44mg
Sodium	1340mg
Protein	19g

4 bamboo skewers (soak in water	1⁄4	cup plum preserves
before using)	1 tablespoon Dijon-style mustard
3⁄4 pound ham, fully cooked, cut into	1 teaspoon lemon juice, fresh
1-inch cubes	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.