4 slices french bread (sauteed until golden brown in butter)
4 slices Sofia or Pyramides
8 pc sungold tomatoes, quartered
1 pc baby fennel bulb, thinly sliced
2 pc radishes, thinly sliced
1 T. chopped fresh herbs
1 tsp. olive oil
salt
fresh ground black pepper
4 slices bacon, finely julienned and rendered crisp, (keep warm)
Manodori Balsamico
Place a slice of Sofia on a sauteed slice of french bread. Toss the tomatoes, baby fennel, radishes and herbs with olive oil, salt and pepper. Add the warm bacon at the last minute. Drizzle with balsamico.
This comes Sarah Stegner at the Ritz Carlton, Chicago, a divine cook,. who works like a demon at the Chicago Green City Market in the summer. When ingredients are the best they speak for themselves and she always captures the essence and integrity of her ingredients in perfect combinations.