Peach and Roasted Pepper Bruschetta

Google tells us that today was Julia Child's birthdate.

I don't know about you but I absolutely loved

the movie called "Julie & Julia"

starring Meryl Streep and Amy Adams.

I have watched the DVD over and over

and have even made her famous

Beef Bourguignon - it is scrumptious.

I don't have the cookbook but have an abridge version

called Julia's Kitchen Wisdom.

The movie was the first time I had

ever heard of blogging - if you can imagine!

Well tonight I felt like cooking up something

that inspired me from the movie

namely the bruschetta that "Julie" whipped up

in that movie.

Peach and Roasted Red Pepper Bruschetta

This recipe comes from my dear co-worker Julia Cheri Otterbein who makes magic in the college kitchen!

Just one more famous and delicious recipe from there....

1 Red Pepper - roasted

2 Peaches – peeled and diced

1 Cup Tomatoes – diced and seeded

1 Clove Garlic – minced

1 Tbsp. Red Wine Vinegar

2 Tbsp. Chopped fresh basil (I also added a bit of chopped parsley)

Salt and fresh ground pepper

1 baguette, sliced on the diagonal          

Roast the whole pepper on the grill or broiler, turning often, until well blackened.  Place in a bowl and cover with plastic wrap.  When cooled – remove skin, stem and seeds.  Finely chop and put into bowl.  Add peaches, tomatoes, garlic, vinegar and basil.  Season with salt and pepper to taste.  Marinade for 30 minutes before serving or cover and refrigerate for up to 8 hours.

Before serving, bring peach mixture to room temperature.

Lightly toast baguette slices on both sides – spoon peach mixture on top of toasts, top with a shard or two of Parmigiano Reggiano cheese and enjoy!

Till next time .............. paging through Julia Childs book for some more inspiration!

P.S.  My posts might be just a tad scarce over the next month or so .......... there's a wedding coming up in exactly one month from today.  We are getting so excited.

P.S. Besides being Julia Childs birthdate today it's also my dear sister-in-law and brother-in-law's anniversary today!  Happy Anniversary to Glennis and Mark - love you guys!