Cherry Tomato Crostini & Bruschetta Recipe
What is a tomato crostini ? How about bruschetta ? Oh the confusion …! It is very simple actually: tomato crostini are just cute, miniature versions of tomato bruschetta. Bruschetta is a grilled slice...
View ArticleArtichoke Panzanella Recipe
This artichoke panzanella recipe is just the thing you need to have on hand for hot summer days. It’s almost impossible to come up with comfort food ideas in this heat. Since comforting meals usually...
View ArticleBruschetta Burger Recipe
Here is a little inspiration for summer and an Italian twist on burgers: the bruschetta burger. Not your traditional hamburger because there are literally thousands of them all over the internet and...
View ArticleTomato Bread Recipe ( Bruschetta )
For just a moment I what to take you way back in time with this tomato bread recipe. Right after WW2 in the countryside of Romania, where life was tough, and peasants that lived on their farms in the...
View ArticleRicotta Pear Crostini Recipe
Crostini are just miniature versions of bruschetta, little bites perfect as appetizers or snacks. Savory or sweet, crostini seem to be loved by everyone. I was in the mood for a little treat today,...
View ArticleBreakfast Avocado Toast Recipe
So far 2015 has offered us sunny days, lots of perfectly ripe avocados and this breakfast avocado toast recipe. You know you are in California when anything you order has the option of avocado on top....
View ArticleChicken Avocado Toast Recipe
Chicken Avocado Toast Recipe The avocado toast is not 2000 and late, not this chicken avocado toast anyway. Believe me when I say this: the chicken avocado toast is here to stay kids. Are you a...
View ArticleBurrata Bruschetta Recipe
Let’s talk about burrata bruschetta ! The rustic grilled piece of garlic bread that would be my last meal on Planet Earth, If I was asked that question. Unless I said that about some other meal on...
View ArticleWild Mushroom Bruschetta Appetizer
This wild mushroom bruschetta appetizer was first mentioned when I wrote the about Florentina page, here on Ciao Florentina. That’s where I first talked about my grandpa who would plop me on the back...
View ArticleShrimp Bruschetta & Crostini Recipe
Shrimp Bruschetta Anyone ? You know what I’m really good at ? What I master like a boss ? Rubbing a piece of shrimp bruschetta with a garlic clove until disintegrated. I am the self proclaimed queen...
View ArticleTomato Bread Salad Recipe ( Panzanella )
This Tomato Bread Salad is what it’s all about ! Remember how I was bragging about being the queen of bruschetta , crostini and garlic bread yesterday ? Well that’s because practice makes perfect...
View ArticleSmoked Salmon Crostini Recipe
Smoked salmon crostini are the Italian version of bagels and lox, simply put. Not the same thing, just a spin on it, and If you like bagels and lox at all, you will absolutely love my smoked salmon...
View ArticleTomatoes and Mozzarella Bruschetta Bar
I can’t believe I actually haven’t posted my tomatoes and mozzarella bruschetta bar I throw together all summer long. I mean, hello, yours truly the self proclaimed tomato and bruschetta queen,...
View ArticleCustardy Egg Sandwiches & Caramelised Onions Recipe
When was the last time you had some perfect custardy egg sandwiches ? I’m Not talking about scrambled eggs on top of toast, at all. I’m talking about fluffy blankets of custardy eggs layered over some...
View Article11 Epic Goat Cheese Log Recipe Ideas
Please don’t hate, but this week has been all about discovering goat cheese log recipe ideas. Because everyone loves a cheese board, and how can you have a cheese board without the incredible goat...
View ArticleOlive Chile Tartine Recipe
I have a delicious and pretty tartine recipe for you today. A tartine is simply a European style open face sandwich topped with different goodies. From butter and salame to vegetables and spreads.Kind...
View ArticleBruschetta Bar
Bruschetta Bar – Entertaining the Italian Way ! Who doesn’t love a nice bruschetta bar ? I’m pretty sure our love and addiction with the bruschetta bar is clearly obvious on...
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