1. Bruschetta 🍅

Ingredients:

1 baguette, sliced 🥖

3 ripe tomatoes, chopped 🍅

2 cloves garlic, minced 🧄

1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped 🌿

3 tbsp olive oil 🫒

Salt and pepper to taste 🧂

1 tbsp balsamic vinegar (optional) 🍇

Instructions:

  1. Prepare the Bread:
    • Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Place the sliced baguette 🥖 on a baking sheet and drizzle with 1 tablespoon of olive oil 🫒.
    • Toast the slices in the oven for about 5-7 minutes until golden brown.
  2. Prepare the Tomato Mixture:
    • In a bowl, mix together the chopped tomatoes 🍅, minced garlic 🧄, fresh basil 🌿, 2 tablespoons of olive oil 🫒, salt 🧂, and pepper.
  3. Assemble the Bruschetta:
    • Spoon the tomato mixture over each toasted baguette slice 🥖. Drizzle with balsamic vinegar 🍇 if desired.
  4. Serve:
    • Serve immediately as a fresh and delicious appetizer.

    Bruschetta 🍅

    • Serves: 4 people
    • Preparation Time: 10 minutes
    • Cooking Time: 5-7 minutes
    • Total Time: 15-17 minutes

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    2. Stuffed Mushrooms 🍄

    Ingredients:

    12 large mushrooms 🍄

    2 tbsp olive oil 🫒

    3 cloves garlic, minced 🧄

    1/4 cup breadcrumbs 🍞

    1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese 🧀

    2 tbsp chopped parsley 🌿

    Salt and pepper to taste 🧂

    Instructions:

    1. Prepare the Mushrooms:
      • Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Clean the mushrooms 🍄 and remove the stems. Set the caps aside and chop the stems finely.
    2. Prepare the Filling:
      • In a skillet, heat olive oil 🫒 over medium heat. Add the chopped mushroom stems and garlic 🧄, cooking for 3-4 minutes until soft.
      • Remove from heat and stir in the breadcrumbs 🍞, Parmesan cheese 🧀, parsley 🌿, salt 🧂, and pepper.
    3. Stuff the Mushrooms:
      • Spoon the filling into each mushroom cap, pressing down slightly to pack it in.
    4. Bake:
      • Place the stuffed mushrooms on a baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes, until the tops are golden brown.
    5. Serve:
      • Garnish with extra chopped parsley 🌿 and serve warm.

      Stuffed Mushrooms 🍄

      • Serves: 4 people
      • Preparation Time: 10 minutes
      • Cooking Time: 15-20 minutes
      • Total Time: 25-30 minutes

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