Saturday 31 August 2013

Bruschetta with Sweet Peppers, Italian Ham and Parmesan

I am having a wonderful day playing in the kitchen testing (and tweaking) a few recipes I found in Paris last week to share with you. Feeling a little hungry though, so time to make one of Shaun and my favourite snacks.  It is so easy and also great as an appetiser when entertaining.  Here we go ...

Good olive oil
1 red bell pepper, seeded & sliced
1 yellow bell pepper, seeded & sliced
1 red onion, sliced
1 tbsp sugar
2 tbsp fresh basil, cut into slithers
Salt & pepper to taste
1 baguette
2 garlic cloves for rubbing
8 slices Italian ham
Parmesan, shaved
Dill for garnish


Heat 2 tbsp oil on a medium heat in a saute pan.
Add peppers, onion and cook until soft - about 10 minutes.
Sprinkle with sugar and cook for a further 2 min.
Stir in basil and season with salt & pepper.
Slice baguette 1 inch thick on the diagonal and brush lightly with a little olive oil.
Place on a baking sheet and bake in the oven for about 5 min at 180'C until lightly browned.
Whilst still hot rub one side with the garlic cloves.
Top each slice with ham, WARM pepper mix and a generous amount of shaved Parmesan.
Drizzle with a little olive oil, sprinkle some dill and serve immediately.

This is oh-so-delicious.  Try it and let me know how if you like it!



  

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