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Making a bruschetta bar for your NYE party

Published  December 30, 2019 12:20pm EST
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FOX 2 Detroit

(FOX 2) - Putting together the menu for your New Year's Eve party? 

Chef Angelo Loria from Vince & Joe's Gourmet Market joined us on The Nine to show us how to make a fun an affordable bruschetta bar, full of appetizers. You can watch in the video player below and get some of his recipes. 

Tips for bruschetta bar from Vince and Joe’s

Chef Angelo Loria show us how to make a fun and affordable appetizer for your next party.

New Years Eve Bruschetta Bar
Suggested Ingredients (not necessary to have all)

Blue Cheese
Triple creme brie
Manchego cheese
Fresh ricotta with thyme and chopped rosemary, drizzle with olive oil, salt and pepper
Cheesy Brussels Sprouts (recipe Follows)
Pomegranate seeds
Classic Tomato and Basil
Sliced Apples or Pears
Sliced Persimmons
Marinated artichokes
Roasted red peppers
Roasted garlic 
Olive tapenade
Smoked
Prosciutto
Salami
Crostini
Honey
Jams
Grilled Vegetables
Bacon
Pesto
Eggplant Caponata
Fresh Mozzarella
Balsamic Glaze 

Instructions
1. Arrange the toppings on a large platter or table and serve with the crackers and bread

Cheesy Brussels Sprouts
INGREDIENTS
2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
1 lb. Brussels sprouts, trimmed and thinly sliced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes
kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
1 baguette, sliced
2 c. shredded white Cheddar
 
DIRECTIONS
1. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat oil. Add Brussels sprouts, garlic, and crushed red pepper flakes and season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until tender and slightly golden, 8 to 10 minutes.
2. Arrange baguette slices on a parchment-lined baking sheet and top each with cheddar and Brussels sprout mixture.
3. Bake until cheese is melty, about 5 minutes
 
Garlicky White Bean-Rosemary
INGREDIENTS
2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 tablespoon rosemary, minced
1 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes
1 ea 15 oz can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
 
1. Warm garlic and chopped rosemary in olive oil until fragrant, about 1 minute.then
2. Add a can of white beans and mash. Spread on crostini.
 
Tomato Basil Bruschetta Topping
 2 pounds ripe roma tomatoes 
 ½ teaspoon fine sea salt, plus more to taste
 ½ cup chopped fresh basil (about ¾ ounce)
 2 cloves garlic, pressed or minced
 1 tsp dried oregano
 4 to 5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
 
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Dice your tomatoes and transfer them to a medium mixing bowl, leaving the tomato seeds and juice behind on the cutting board. Stir the salt into the tomatoes, and add the basil, oregano, olive oil and garlic.  Stir to combine.