Making a great dish starts with a good foundation of quality ingredients. Freshness, flavor, smell, texture – they all matter when making a delicious meal. Cooking with subpar fixings can be the difference between a mediocre dish and a fabulous dish. Even a simple grilled tomato basil bread can be elevated with great ingredients. Using high quality olive oil and balsamic vinegar can make the tomatoes taste sweeter and the basil taste brighter.
Villa Gabriella olive oil and balsamic vinegar are great examples of oil and vinegar that can elevate a dish. Each of their certified organic products is crafted in limited quantities with pride by small, family run Italian artisans and truly reflect Italy’s tradition of delicious & healthy food.
Villa Gabriella organic olive oil ($25.00 per bottle) is hand harvested with care to ensure the fruit is gathered only when ready. It has a bold, grassy and peppery flavor without being harsh or rancorous. It is a true compliment to produce but stands up to bread and cheese.
Villa Gabriella’s aged balsamic vinegar from Modena ($30.00 per bottle) is a sweeter balsamic that balances robust produce like onions and radishes but won’t overpower the delicate flavors in lettuce or sweet bell peppers.Villa Gabriella’s aged balsamic vinegar is made with USDA certified organic Lambrusco and Trebbiano Italian grapes and only natural sulphites. Without any synthetic coloring or caramels, no added artificial thickeners or sugars to stimulate sweetness.
With summer and tomato season right around the corner, grilled tomato basil bread is a great elevated seasonal ingredient dish. It’s simple to make and can be enjoyed a snack, appetizer or paired with a large salad as a main entree.
Grilled Tomato Basil Bread
Ingredients
- 1 baguette sliced in half
- 2 large vine ripe tomates
- 3 tbs Villa Gabriella olive oil
- 2 tbs Villa Gabriella balsamic vinegar
- 6-8 leaves of basil chiffonade
- 2 oz parmesan cheese thinly sliced
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
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Thickly slice tomatoes, brush with 1 tbs of olive oil. On an oiled pan, broil until the tomatoes start to sizzle and black marks begin to appear (about 5 minutes). Remove and let cool. Brush bread with olive oil and lightly toast under broiler (about 3 minutes).
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Top toasted bread with tomatoes (grilled side up). Drizzle with 1 tbs olive oil and 2 tbs balsamic vinegar. Top with basil and parmesan cheese. Sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste.
Recipe Notes
Do not salt tomatoes before cooking. Use a pancake turner to remove tomatoes from grill pan.
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Disclaimer- I was given Villa Gabriella olive oil and vinegar to review. Opinions are my own.
Looks delicious. We just need to get our grill converted from NG to LP. Yum!
Sounds delicious