not to be all "italian" but bruschetta (brew-SKET-ta) actually refers to the char of the bread, which then gets smothered in olive oil and topped with any number of salty bits. here are a few options for how to properly serve this classic appetizer
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Vegan Apricot Oat Muffins
as much as i love a muffin that's actually a cupcake, this recipe is something you can eat for breakfast without feeling like a human piece of garbage for the rest of the day. use any fruit you wish but it's summer and the apricots are hitting
Summer Fruit Torte
i can't imagine this recipe would be any less delicious using apricots or plums-- hell, try it with cherries or pears and let me know how it goes. completely basic cake is transformed by in-season fruit and a splash of both vanilla and almond extracts to make a very special breakfast or dessert that will make your mom say "it's okay," which is passive-aggressive for outstanding
Shrimp Ceviche
if you make this for people they will think you're very cool. or you can eat it by yourself while getting tequila drunk in the backyard-- it's a versatile dish
Tofu with Eggplant & Green Beans
think panda express but without the egregious amount of oil-- crispy tofu without any frying, and if you don't like eggplant after this then you're truly a lost cause
Pasta with Peas & Pesto
peas and pesto and parmesan and pasta and-- well that's it actually. super simple, such spring. use a quality store-bought pesto if you must, but fresh homemade pesto makes people happy
Kale with Potatoes and Chicken
one could call it a salad but people love to hate salad for some reason-- this is covered in dressing and keeps in the fridge for like, 3 days. plus it has potatoes. regular salad could never
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