Susan, from Sticky, Gooey, Creamy, Chewy, is having a 'blogiversary bash'. Her food blog is turning one and I am going to the party. I can't wait to sample all the different dishes that have been cooked by food bloggers from around the world. Hope you are going to join in too!
Balsamic Tomato Bruschetta with Grilled Blue Cheese
The recipe is easy, you can add different herbs to the tomatoes, and use your favourite cheese.
Measurements are just a guide.
8 oz of tomatoes, diced
A large pinch of dried herbs, e.g. oregano or mixed Mediterranean herbs
A large pinch of chilli powder, optional
A large pinch of sugar
1 tablespoon good balsamic vinegar
6 oz blue cheese crumbled, I used Stilton
½-1 French stick, sliced into ½" rounds
Fresh basil leaves
Dice the tomatoes and place in a bowl.
Add the herbs, chilli powder, sugar, balsamic vinegar and mix well. Season with salt and pepper and leave to marinate while grilling the bread.
Grill the bread slices on each side until golden.
Crumble the cheese over the grilled bread slices and grill until bubbling.
Remove from the grill. Using a slotted spoon to drain the balsamic vinegar, put a spoonful of the tomato mixture on top of the grilled cheese.
Pop a fresh basil leaf on top of the tomatoes and serve.
(Printable Recipe)
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40 comments:
I'll see you there Nicisme....your contribution looks yummy!!xxx
if you're looking for me at the bash Nic you will find me next to the appetizer trays:
They look fantastic Nic! Really yummy.
This is the perfect finger food, Nic!
I could just eat one of those - right now! Beautiful photograph.
Looks great, Nic! Much love, Raquel XO
oh, glorious tomatoes. this is one of the many perfect uses for them, and it sounds delightful. :)
See you at the party. I would love to sink my teeth into one of these bruschettas.
i would have this for lunch right now!
My toms died this year due to all the wet weather. Luckily I have just been given a bagful from my aunty. I love blue cheese, so I would love this
A tasty classic. And great photo of the bruschetta!
I haven't had bruschetta in ages. Yours looks wonderful and I bet it tasted it too.
Why don't I just bring the port to go with the blue cheese - I would be in hog heaven.
Blue cheese, balsamic vinegar, fresh tomatoes and a little spice. I don't think it gets any better than this for a tempting late summer treat. Beautiful and enticing as usual. See you at the party!
Is there a trick to avoiding everything going soggy? Or am I just really bad at it!
Beautiful work, Nic! Thanks so much for participating in my Bash. I'll have the roundup posted in a little while.
My tomatoes are just the same Nic ripening off now due to the awful summer. Wonderful bruschetta and what a great finger food to bring to a bash :)
Rosie x
A very impressive bruschetta. This makes me wish summer was lasting a bit longer.
Love this. Can't say anymore 'cause I'm imagining biting into this now.
Pretty picture! You can't go wrong with bruschetta.
WAY TO GO Nic...I'm gonna be heading for these right away! Beautiful picture too!BTW, eventually got balsamic here. Now begins my wait for cherry tomatoes which show up in winter here! LOL!!
I hope you made plenty because I am all over these!! They look delicious!
What a delicious combination - my mouth is watering at just the sight of those lovely nibbles.
I've recently started craving blue cheese - but I'm still getting used to the taste. I'll be sure to try this one!
I've never tried grilling blue cheese.. always at room temp. So interested in trying this!
i like the sound of this ! so perfect for parties too. I 'll have to give this a shot ...probably this weekend :)
So beautiful! I love how the green basil leaf just pops on top of those tomatoes. It looks simply delicious. :)
WOW great photo...as usual. Loving the sound of the recipe too!
Hey - you copied my idea for a recipe! Only ummn, you did it first ;)
Great bruschetta though, and a nice twist - I'll definitely try it!
Oh wow this looks so good!!
Maria
x
I'll be sure to stick close to you during the party :)
I'm also a big fan of party food, and this bruschetta looks divine, containing all my favorite ingredients. Hope you had a great time at the party!
Ooh this sounds so good. I love bruschetta but never thought to add blue cheese, which I think is terrific!
Thank you all for your lovely comments!
Geoff - welcome to Cherrapeno! I think that you have to have the tomatoes ready to just pop onto the bread when you are ready to serve. You might find that with this recipe, by grilling the cheese, it acts as a barrier to stop the tomatoes making the bread soggy quite so quickly.
I love bruschetta and the addition of blue cheese sounds great!
You've covered all those key words like tomato, bruschetta, grilled and cheese :D. YUM-O!
These look absolutely wonderful. And lucky you that your tomatoes ripened... I have loads of beautiful GREEN tomatoes on the vine and am currently collecting green tomato recipes... :(
This is my kind of bruschetta! It sounds really good!
Oh I love bruschetta! Balsamic tomatoes bruschetta is one of my favourite, and yours with bloue cheese looks like amazing! :D I should try it!
I love your recipe! Have a nice week end!
Bruchetta is one of my favorites. Great recipe and photo.
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