Everyone's favorite appetizer becomes a party in itself as we set out a make your own bruschetta bar with plenty of toasty, garlicky bread and lots of delicious toppings. A fun and easy cocktail party everyone will love.
Gameplan Day Before Party:
Shave corn off cobs, simmer with cream for Creamed Corn Bruschetta. Cover and refrigerate.
Blanch broccoli for Rosemary Skewers.
Remove some leaves from rosemary stems to make "skewers".
Whisk together marinade for Rosemary Skewers.
Roast garlic in olive oil for Rosemary Skewers.
Remove stems from shitake mushrooms for Rosemary Skewers.
Assemble vegetables on Rosemary Skewers. Cover and refrigerate.
1 1/2 Hour Before Party:
Sear steak to rare for Bistecca Bruschetta. Set aside on a rack.
Slice and roast onions for Bistecca Bruschetta.
Slice and bake bread to make Crostini.
Slice bread for bruschetta.
Finish roasted onions with vinegar, garlic and herbs.
Finish steaks in oven for Bistecca Bruschetta. Remove and let rest.
1/2 Hour Before Party:
Re-heat and plate creamed corn and proscuitto slices for Creamed Corn Bruschetta.
Set up ingredients for Smeared Tomato Bruschetta with extra virgin olive oil, torn basil, and salt on a tray for guests to assemble.
Carve steaks and arrange on platter with onions for Bistecca Bruschetta.
At the party:
Grill Bruschetta bread slices.
Grill Rosemary Skewers, serve with Carambazola cheese.
Eat and Enjoy!
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