'Julie & Julia' bruschetta recipe made with ripe heirloom tomatoes and fresh basil

Few films have a mouth-watering impact on audiences, and the bruschetta scene from "Julie & Julia" is certainly one that warrants salivation.

Bruschetta, pronounced brew-sket-taah, dates back to Ancient Rome and is most favorably made with fresh, ripe local ingredients.

Ingredients for bruschetta:

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For an authentic bruschetta recipe, a few ingredients are required to both fill and satisfy guests.

Begin by slicing ¼-½ inch slices of bread...