BRUSCHETTA AND SALSA RECIPES

Steps:

• Dice tomatoes and mince garlic, stir together. Chop onions in a smaller dice than the tomatoes and add to the bowl. 2. Slice baguette into thin slices, about 1/4 of an inch thick. Place in a single layer on a baking sheet lined with foil. Drizzle olive oil lightly over each. Bake in the oven at 350 degrees for 4 minutes. You want the bread crisp on the edges, but still a little soft.3. Add remaining ingredients to the salsa mixture, except the cheese. Stir until well combined. Salt to taste - add more cayenne for a spicier salsa. 4. When baguette slices are done, remove from oven, top each with a little less than 1/2 Tbsp of Monterey Jack, and return to the oven for 2 minutes, or until cheese is melted. 5. Top each baguette with the salsa mixture. Try not to eat the whole batch by yourself. 

Steps:

• Drain tomatoes then combine with garlic, shallots, basil, vinegar, lemon juice, salt and pepper in a large saucepan.
• Bring to a boil over high heat, reduce heat and boil gently 5 minutes. Check consistency, you may need to simmer awhile longer.
• Stir in green onions and tomato paste and boil one minute.
• Ladle into hot sterilized jars to within 1/2 inch of top.
• Process in a hot water bath for 35 minutes for half pints, 40 minutes for pints.
• To serve, spoon out onto sliced bread, top with your favourite cheese and broil until cheese is melted.