Tomato Toast

INGREDIENTS

• Fresh Baked Sourdough, 1 slice
• Heirloom Tomato, sliced 1/4 inch thick
• Fresh Cheese, 2Tbs - we like burrata, goat chevre, or feta 
• Pesto, 1-2Tbs
• Butter, softened
• Black Pepper, fresh cracked
• Balsamic Vinegar, drizzle

INSTRUCTIONS

• Heat a cast iron griddle on medium
• Butter both sides of the bread and place on heated iron
• Toast until golden on both sides
• Remove from heat
• Spread pesto on bread, top with cheese of your choice, and slices of tomato. 
• Sprinkle with thick grain salt and grind on fresh pepper
• Serve

This recipe is written to serve one because we love it for a midday snack on a busy day. It is easy, of course, to multiply and serve as a course at a dinner party. You may note, we listed a few cheeses. This means you'll have to make it more than once to try them all - and honestly, you'll probably come up with a few options you can tell us about. 

If you don't have fresh pesto, skip it and add fresh basil leaves. Maybe you'll decide you want oregano instead - go for it!

With the balsamic, choose a high-quality vinegar. Sure, you may pay a little more, but the flavor reward is worth it. Another option is to find a balsamic glaze that has been reduced down with a bit of sweetness. 

Every recipe should be approached with the expectation that you should play and improvise. Be inspired by the flavor in front of you!

Happy kitchen time!