February 04, 2011

Bruschetta with Love - Mini Heirloom Tomatoes with Basil and Oregano

I love making Bruschetta for my loved ones and myself because we are all great tomato fans. Last Summer I planted some San Marzano tomatoes and harvested them in the Fall and still use them until now. For this dish I got some Mini Heirloom tomatoes. Did you notice the shape of the bruschetta? Well, I'm entering this in the Hart-to-Hart contest launched by the the beautiful blog Cuocicucidici for Valentine's Day. Here's how I made this simple but delicious bruschetta for you.
You will need some mini heirloom tomatoes, of course. Wash and slice each one in half and put them in a mixing bowl.
Throw in some chiffonade of basil and fresh leaves of oregano. Grate 1 clove of garlic. I use a microplane for finer result.
Drizzle some extra virgin olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Toss lightly and let marinate for some minutes. Get the best olive oil that is produced locally with the harvest and bottling date if possible. I am so fortunate to have Bariani olive oil that is produced just a couple of miles away from where I live.



Slice a thick piece of Miche bread in the middle of the loaf to get the desired shape. Toast it on cast iron griddle to crisp.
Put the marinated tomatoes on top of the toast and cut it in three portions. Remove the middle and join the two ends together to form a heart.


Enjoy Amore!


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25 comments:

  1. Konfusión - Vanessa BellidoFebruary 4, 2011 at 3:49 AM

    Delicioso y precioso, me encanta, el pan con tomate y aceite es un vicio!!!

    Besos y buen fin de semana!!!

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  2. AnonymousFebruary 4, 2011 at 7:52 AM

    Ciao Artur!Your bread heart is very appetizing! I never have seen brown tomatos! bye....

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  3. VictoriaFebruary 4, 2011 at 8:45 AM

    Awww, this is not only delicious-looking but would be a romantic appetizer. I love the colors of the Heirloom tomatoes, makes this really special :)

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  4. Lidia February 4, 2011 at 9:13 AM

    Innanzitutto sono deliziosi i tuoi pomodorini tutti colorati! neanche a dire che adoro la bruschetta......ma la mia curiosità vera è: come hai fatto a fare la forma del pane a cuore????? Che carina!!

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  5. Magic of SpiceFebruary 4, 2011 at 10:19 AM

    That is a gorgeous bruschetta :)Those heirloom tomatoes look so fresh, always a favorite for me...

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  6. SwathiFebruary 4, 2011 at 10:51 AM

    This brushchetta looks beautiful. heirloom tomatoes make them wonderful.

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  7. ROCIOFebruary 4, 2011 at 1:16 PM

    Precioso! yo compré ayer unos tomatitos cherry para hacer mañana un pastel con ellos y queso de cabra. A ver que tal sale, si queda la mitad de bonito que el tuyo, ya estoy contenta.
    Un beso.

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  8. aipiFebruary 4, 2011 at 3:56 PM

    that looks adorable..lovely colors too!

    US Masala

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  9. RenataFebruary 4, 2011 at 8:27 PM

    Great choice for Valentine's and sound really deliicous. Love all the different tomato colors! Beautiful!

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  10. UnknownFebruary 5, 2011 at 2:39 AM

    Flavia sarà felice di quanto ti stai sbizzarrendo per il suo contest:))
    Una creazione più bella dell'altra!
    Lo sai che vincerai!!!!
    Buon fine settimana
    Barbara

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  11. UnknownFebruary 5, 2011 at 5:50 AM

    So cute, so pretty, thanks for all

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  12. UnknownFebruary 5, 2011 at 6:28 AM

    eheheheh complimenti, Michelangelo! Che belli questi pomodori coloratissimi! bravo!

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  13. UnknownFebruary 5, 2011 at 7:58 AM

    I want one of these hearts this second! I LOVE bruschetta and your fun twist on it here is fabulous!

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  14. Alchemy In The KitchenFebruary 5, 2011 at 9:28 AM

    So simple and yet I would dance with delight if this was offered to me.

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  15. Ana PowellFebruary 5, 2011 at 2:37 PM

    Made with plenty of love.
    Beautiful idea ♥

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  16. UnknownFebruary 5, 2011 at 9:14 PM

    Your mini heirloom tomatoes look so colorful and juicy! I'm totally feeling the love from these bruschetta!

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  17. OrnellaFebruary 6, 2011 at 12:48 AM

    Hi Michelangelo, a realy coloured Bruschetta and seems also very tasty. Wonderful idea!

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  18. FOODESSAFebruary 6, 2011 at 5:32 AM

    Arthur...your heart is certainly in the right place. From your kitchen to our hungry tummies ;o) My eyes are dancing with those mini tomatoes and crusty bread...yum!

    Have a great Sunday,
    Claudia

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  19. Gloria BakerFebruary 6, 2011 at 6:10 AM

    WOW!! what lovely brushetta heart! beautiful!! gloria

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  20. lenaFebruary 6, 2011 at 7:32 AM

    pretty lovely! hey arthur, looks like you're really enveloped with so much love lately!

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  21. ClaudiaFebruary 6, 2011 at 11:40 AM

    I love a tomato topping for bruschetta and only make it in the summer. You are so clever with this - I must seek out these tomatoes. What a heavenly way to say "I love you."

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  22. carmenpivaFebruary 6, 2011 at 1:14 PM

    Amazingly nice!! Preciosa and it must taste yummy, yummy! Love visiting your blog!

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  23. anicaensucocinaFebruary 9, 2011 at 2:29 AM

    Hola michelangelo!!! que blog tan bonito tienes, me encanta!!! es precioso!!! que recetas tan originales.....te sigo desde hoy mismo.....besitos desde zaragoza!!!!



    http://anicaensucocina.blogspot.com/

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  24. UnknownFebruary 18, 2011 at 3:20 PM

    How cheerful! Just lovely.

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  25. Dulce CaldeiraFebruary 20, 2011 at 8:48 AM

    There´s an award waiting for you at my blog.
    Looks very tasty, irresistible recipe, makes me hungry:))

    cozinhadaduxa

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