Bruschetta

Ok, sorry for the tomatoes Maren! I had to share this though. It is a great appetizer to dinner or finger food for a party. Enjoy!

Serving 20

Prepare:
Cut 5 baguettes into 20 slices each
Toast in the oven
Set aside to dry out

Separately combine and set aside in fridge:
1 cup mayo
1 cup parm cheese

Combine:
1 cup red wine vinegar
1 tsp. fresh chopped basil
1 tsp. Italian seasoning
5 tsp. minced garlic
1 tsp. oregano
1 tsp. salt
1 ½ tsp. pepper
2 T. sugar
2 T. parsley
Mix well
Then add:
1 cups olive oil
1 red onion (finely chopped)
10 roma tomatoes (chopped)
Marinate for a few hours
Serve:
Spread cheese/mayo mixture lightly on toasted bread
Add 1 T. of tomato mixture
Sprinkle with fresh parm cheese

Cucumber Dill Toasties

Oh my goodness, I love these, I could eat these as a meal alone, especially the ones Laura makes, she has it down to a science. Anyway, it is a great appetizer for a party

1 8oz package cream cheese, softened
1 .7 oz pkg good season Italian dressing mix
1/2 c. mayonnaise
1 French baguette, cut into 1/2 inch thick slices
1 cucumber sliced (English)
2 tsp dried dill weed

Toast bread slices under the broiler. Set aside to cool. In a medium bowl, mix together cream cheese, dressing mix and mayonnaise. Spread a thin layer of the cream cheese mixture on each slice of toasted bread, and then top with a slice of cucumber. Sprinkle with dill. You can make this ahead and keep it in the fridge, chilled.