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Tavern Direct offers a variety of gourmet marinades & sauces, balsamic vinegars, flavored oils, dipping oils and bbq & grilling sauces that are used in their New York restaurant, Tavern on the Green. I recently had the opportunity to try the Tavern Direct Toscana Garlic Parmesan Marinade. This marinade is a zesty, Caesar-style blend of olive oil, garlic, parmesan cheese and lemon. I was thrilled to find out that it’s not only kosher made but gluten free! The ingredients are natural with nothing that isn’t easily recognizable: olive oil, parmesan, garlic, lemon, white wine vinegar, and spices. It doesn’t get much better than that!
The Toscana Garlic Parmesan Marinade is one of those products that is absolutely delicious no matter how you use it. It worked really well as a salad dressing on our Caesar salads and I also had great luck with it as a marinade for chicken. My favorite way to use the Toscana Garlic Parmesan Marinade so far is on bruschetta.
Toscana Garlic Parmesan Bruschetta
3 Ciabatta rolls split in half
1 bottle of Toscana Garlic Parmesan Marinade from Tavern Direct
1 tomato
1 container of Gorgonzola cheese
OK let me start this by saying I like Gorgonzola cheese but it is a bit strong. If it’s not your favorite, feel free to substitute mozzarella.
Brush the ciabatta rolls with the Toscana Garlic Parmesan Marinade. Broil until slightly crisp around the edges. Remove from the oven.
Sprinkle on the chopped tomato and cheese of your choice. Make sure you leave the tomatoes off the ones for your 13 year old son who thinks the world will end if he has to eat tomatoes. Place back under the broiler until the cheese melts.
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I really love the selection of products at Tavern Direct and I love knowing that my shopping dollars are going to help the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. As a member of the Tavern Direct Super Insiders, I’ll be bringing you more yummy recipes using their products soon. So keep reading!
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About Ellen Christian
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I love the comment about 'leaving the tomatoes off for your 13 year old son', my hubby is the same way with onions!
This recipe looks delicious, and healthy, mmmmm!
Thanks for the giveaway Ellen. Thanks for the great recipe .Rita
this looks really good! Jenna, my husband hates tomatoes too but I love them!
Gosh, all of it sounds pretty good. This is actually the 2nd time I am hearing about this company. I am going to check them out now because you say its good. I always let you have the final say before I bravely try something new.
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I have a 13 year old who won't touch tomato unless it is in a pasta or pizza sauce and soup of course.
That looks so yummy.
This looks soo yummy – I love bruschetta! And the NCMEC sounds like a great organization.
Oh YUM!!! The pictures have made my stomach growl and very hungry!! lol
I would have never thought to use Garlic Parmesan Marinade as a base for bruschetta. Thanks for the idea