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Tomato Bruschetta
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
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
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 | |
3⁄4 pound ham, fully cooked, cut into | 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.
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