Watermelon & Pomegranate Bruschetta.

This is a refreshing and easy dish that can be served at any meal. We enjoyed it for breakfast, alongside pancakes and fruit!

• 1 fresh baguette, sliced
• 1 cup chopped watermelon, chilled
• 1/4 cup pomegranate arils
• 1 T chopped cilantro
• juice of 1/4 lemon
• 2 to 4 ounces brie

Gently toss together watermelon, pomegranate, cilantro, and lemon juice.  Spread a small amount of brie on each slice of baguette. Top with fruit mixture and enjoy!

Easy Bruschetta.

My family loves bruschetta and I love the ease of this recipe! While many recipes call for blanching tomatoes as a first step, I prefer to use uncooked, diced fresh tomatoes for my bruschetta.  This is a simple recipe that can be adapted to your taste.  The better quality your balsamic vinegar, the better this will be!

• 8 tomatoes, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 T olive oil
• 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
• 8-12 basil leaves, sliced into thin strips
• salt & pepper
• baguette, thinly sliced

Gently toss tomatoes and garlic.  Stir in oil & vinegar.  Toss basil and add salt & pepper to taste, if desired.  Spoon tomato mixture on baguette slices and enjoy!