Today's excerpt from Diary of a Tuscan Chef is the recipe for Crostini di Pomodoro, which is Tomato Toasts. This dish has become a staple in Tuscan food, and will please everyone at your table. Try this Tuscan treat in your very own cucina tonight!
Crostini di Pomodoro
Tomato Toasts
(SERVES 4)
2 cups seeded and chopped plum tomatoes
2 tablespoons chopped shallot or Vidalia onion
¼ cup finely chopped fresh basil
6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
4 tablespoons balsamic vinegar (you can also use red wine vinegar, for a very different taste)
½ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1 ½ teaspoons salt
4 slices of Tuscan bread
In a bowl, combine the tomatoes, onion, and basil. Add all the other ingredients except the bread, and mix well.
Toast the bread until golden brown. Spoon the tomato mixture on top of the toast and serve immediately.
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