Bruschetta of Love!

This week I spend some time with a old favorite Bruchetta (Italian pronunciation: [brusˈketta]. s a food the origin of which dates to at least the 15th century from central Italy.

It consists of grilled bread rubbed with garlic and topped with extra-virgin olive oil, salt and pepper. Variations may include toppings of spicy red pepper, tomato, vegetables, beans, cured meat, and/or cheese; the most popular American recipe involves basil, fresh mozzarella, and tomato.

With that said, here is a traditional recipie and one made with one of my favorite foods Smoked Salmon.

If you like Bagels and Lox you will love this version.

Smoked Salmon Bruschetta

Ingredients

• 8 slices Italian bread (cut diagonally 1/2 inch thick)
• 2-3 garlic clove, cut in half
• 6 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
• 10 slices smoked salmon or lox, thinly sliced
• 6 slices purple onion
• 6 black olives chopped
• 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened

Directions

1. Toast bread, rub one side of each slice with the cut side of garlic clove and drizzle with olive oil.

2. Arrange smoked salmon and onion slices and olives on bread and top with a dollop of cream cheese.