Pesto on Ciabatta: Yum for Your Weekend

One of our favorite restaurants is Osteria Marco in Larimer Square (Denver).

You walk down a long flight of stairs into a dark and cozy restaurant that is always hopping.

You feel like suburbia is a million miles away.

You get to hold hands and share yummy food.

But sometimes the babysitter isn't available. So, you do what we do. Recreate it at home.

And eat it outside with the kids.

With Kenny Chesney playing on the stereo.

And love that you are in suburbia
(a bit of a stretch, just go with it).

Love that you can still hold hands (Well, that part isn't true. We really don't at home. I mean, usually I am in yoga pants and am wearing no makeup. And don't get me started on WHAT Wayne is wearing. Really. You do not want to go there. Sorry honey.)

But the food is good. And so is the company.

Here is a recipe to knock your socks off. And it is so easy. And yummy! Have I mentioned that?!

I tried taking pictures but, hey, I am not a food photographer. 

Just trust me with how delicious this is.

Grilled Ciabatta Bread Accompanied With Pesto, Balsamic & Parmesan Cheese

Mix:

Prepared Pesto (this time of year we get it from Whole Foods)

1 clove of Garlic, minced

A splash or two of Balsamic Vinegar

Chopped Sundried Tomatoes

Tons of freshly grated Parmesan Cheese

A swirl or two of good Extra Virgin Olive Oil

*Serve in a pretty white bowl with a side of grilled Ciabatta (local bakery or whatever you can find).

*The key to grilling the bread: Do not brush it with oil. Just slice it and grill over medium heat until you have char marks.

The inside should still be soft.

*Kenny Chesney optional.