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Korbel Bruschetta

Adrian Korbel, professor of Art History at Genoa City University - Adrian is a well traveled man of the world and quite popular amongst the ladies, stealing Colleen from JT, dating Amber, and even getting a bit flirtatious with Victoria at times. Being a professor, especially in a city filled with drama like Genoa City, doesn't leave a lot time for preparing authentic meals. He gets most of his meals while hanging out at the Athletic Club. Whether it be late nights with Colleen, or grading papers, a glass of wine and a snack of bruschetta is perfect.

This also makes a fabulous appetizer or great addition to take to a picnic or outdoor party. Don't be afraid to use this to top pasta with, either.

1/2 lb of fresh Mozzarella
4-6 firm ripe Roma Tomatoes
1 bunch of fresh cilantro
Minced Garlic
Salt & Pepper
Italian dry seasoning (found on your spice aisle)
Olive oil
Balsamic Vinegar

Dice Roma tomatoes and place on paper towel covered plate. Layer using paper towels to separate and absorb as needed. This is to soak up all the access liquid that tomatoes have. Pat as dry as possible. Place diced tomatoes in bowl. Dice ½ lb of mozzarella into pieces approximately the size of the tomatoes and place in bowl. Add 1 tablespoon of minced garlic. Finely chop about half of the bunch of cilantro, just the leaves. Add salt & pepper to taste, recommended ½ teaspoon of salt and 1 teaspoon of pepper, 1 tablespoon of Italian seasoning, 2 tablespoons of olive oil, and 3 tablespoons of Balsamic Vinegar. Mix thoroughly and chill.

Serve with small slices of Italian toast. Use a loaf of artesian bread sliced thin. Take one stick of softened butter and mix garlic powder, dry parsley, and oregano. Mix and cover each piece of toast with butter mixture and toast just to a crisp. Place bowl of bruschetta in center of a platter or tray and surround with Italian toast.

Strawberry Bruschetta

This is great for by the pool and a wonderfully light snack or appetizer for the hottest days of summer. It's best served with chilled champagne for flavor with melon ice cubes. The soaps love to flaunt their young attractive actors and actresses in bathing suits by the pool during the summer months.

Dice and pat dry ripe strawberries just as described in the regular bruschetta. Place in bowl. Finely chop fresh basil & fresh mint (about 1 tablespoon of each more or less of either is acceptable). Crumble fresh Romano cheese, 1 teaspoon of sugar, A pinch of salt & pepper, 1 tablespoon of olive oil, and 2 tablespoons of balsamic vinegar.

Rather than toast, serve this with a sweet bread. The Hawaiian King bread that can be purchased in your deli department is really great when toasted, or a semi-sweet graham cracker, or tea biscuit.

Melon Ice Cubes for Champagne

Make the melon balls With a melon baller - choose your favorite melon, or a combination for color; freeze the melon balls. Drop 1-3 in bottom of Champagne glass and pour Champagne over. Colorful, tasty, unique, and refreshing.

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