New Year’s Eve Snacks! 🍅 Roasted Garlic & Tomato Crostini (Easy Appetizer, Real Life Mom Cooking)

Описание: I’m cooking in this video while I’m sick.
Not for content. Not for perfection.
Because my kids still need to eat, and so do I.

You might hear me breathing heavier or moving slower, that’s just me showing up as I am today. This is real-life cooking, the kind that happens even when you don’t feel great but you still choose to care for yourself and your family.

This roasted garlic and tomato crostini is simple, warm, and doable on low energy days. It’s an easy appetizer for New Year’s Eve or any night you want something comforting without a lot of effort.

👉 The full recipe is written below, so you don’t have to rewind or overthink it.

If you’re watching this sick, tired, or stretched thin, you’re not alone. Thanks for being here. 🥖🍅

RECIPE

Serves about 6–8 people (or lots of grazing)

Ingredients (measured)
• 2 pints cherry or grape tomatoes or four cups of your favorite tomato
• 1-2 whole head of garlic (peel if you don’t want to squeeze)
• 1/2 cup oil (olive or avocado)
• 1 packet of Italian dressing seasoning
• ¼ teaspoon black pepper
• Optional: pinch of red pepper flakes

Bread
• 1 French baguette (about 12–16 slices)

Optional finishing (light hand)
• 1–2 teaspoons balsamic glaze
• 2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped
• ¼ cup grated Parmesan or mozzarella

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Easy cooking rhythm
1. Toss tomatoes with 2 tablespoons oil + salt + pepper
2. Drizzle remaining ½–1 tablespoon oil over garlic head
3. Roast at 400–425°F for 30–40 minutes
4. Toast bread slices until golden
5. Squeeze garlic, mash gently into tomatoes, taste, adjust salt

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