Bruschetta

Originally from Abruzzo, this basic dish has conquered all of Italy and it would also seem that its sway is spreading all over the world. From the dialect word, bruscare, meaning ‘to grill’ or ‘to toast’, the slice of very good toasted country bread is rubbed with a clove of garlic and savoured with the best extra-virgin olive oil available. The addition of tomatoes, basil and salt makes it more than a bread to accompany antipasti.