Joann's Bruschetta
Joann Dunning • April 18, 2025
10-12 Fresh garden ripe tomatoes
4 Garlic cloves finely minced
2 Tablespoons minced shallots
1/2 Cup fresh basil leaves
2 Tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1/4 Cup extra virgin olive oil
Salt & coarsely ground black pepper
8 Thick slices of crusty country bread
Cut the fresh garden tomatoes into 1/4 inch dices and place in a bowl. Toss with the minced garlic and shallots.
Chop the fresh basil coarsely and add to the tomatoes.
Add the balsamic vinegar, salt, pepper, and olive oil.
Toast the crusty bread and cut in half. Spoon the tomato mixture over the bread and serve immediately.
Makes 8 portions
Recommended wine: Any Dunning Vineyards wine!
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Oven to 350 degrees. Spray a rectangular 13x9 pan with non stick spray. Assemble the following dry ingredients:
2 cups sugar
1 3/4 cup flour
3/4 cup Hershey's Natural unsweetened Cocoa
1 1/2 tsp baking powder
1 1/2 tsp baking soda
Pinch salt
In a large mixer bowl combine above dry ingredients.
Then add to the mixer bowl the following:
2 eggs
1 cup milk
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Beat on Medium speed for 2 minutes.
Combine 2/3 cup water and 1/3 cup Dunning Zinfandel Wine and microwave till comes to a boil. Add to the bowl and stir well. Batter will be thin. Pour into prepared pan and bake 25-35 minutes or until wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean
Dust with powdered sugar
No need for frosting as this cake is rich and moist!
Serves 12 people