A little bit French and a little bit Italian

So tonight on the menu was my French Onion soup and I tried a new twist to a bruschetta I make. I have made French onion soup for a few years and I have perfected a recipe just for my tastes, and its simple to make too! Also I have portioned things to just feed two.

My French Onion Soup:

2 Medium White or Sweet Mayan Onions
3 Tblsp of Butter
6 Cups of Beef Stalk
2 Slices of French Bread
1/2 Cup of Provolone, Mozza and Parmesan Cheese blend
Salt and Pepper to taste

1) Set oven to broil. Cut onions in half and then slice them into 1/2 inch thick slices, the onions cook better when they are cut long but thin. Get a large pot heated to a medium heat and add butter till melted and bubbling, then add onions. Slow cook them till they are a nice caramel colour, if you cook too high of a temperature fast then the onions will not have time to caramelize and get a nice flavour. Remember to stir the onions often so they wont burn.
2) Once onions are cooked add beef stalk, salt and pepper and let heat up, once it is heated up add to your bowls. Toast bread in a toaster so they are a light brown, then put on top of the soup in the bowls and sprinkle the cheese blend on top of the bread.
3) Place bowls on a cookie sheet and then place in the oven. You need to watch carefully because some ovens cook faster and you don't want the cheese to cook too fast. My oven only takes about 4 minutes to have a nice light brown spots on the cheese.
4) When cooked remove them from the oven and place on a plate and let cool for a few minutes because it is extremely hot.
5) Enjoy :)


*Note: to me there is nothing better then sticking my spoon into the crispy yet soft top of the cheese and then taking a scoop of the bread that has soaked in the juice....mmmmm I want to eat another bowl right now, but sad there are no left overs!

Okay onto the Italian part, this is super simple too yet yummy!

Goat cheese Bruschetta:

3 Medium sized Tomatoes (any kind but roma are the best I think)
1 Tblsp basil, if you want fresh then about 4 pieces of fresh
1/4 Cup of Olive Oil
2 Cloves of Fresh Garlic
1/2 Cup Feta Cheese
1/2 Cup of Soft Goat Cheese
6-8 pieces of French bread

1) Set the oven to broil. Cut the tomatoes into little dices and place into a medium sized bowl, add basil, olive oil and garlic.
2) Toast the bread in the toaster to a golden brown. Once toasted spread a nice layer of goat cheese on each piece. If you want more goat cheese then add more or less if you want less. Then place the tomato mix on top and sprinkle the feta cheese on top of the tomatoes.
3) Place on a cookie that is lined with parchment paper and then place in the oven. Only cook for about 3 minutes till they are warm. Then serve and enjoy!