Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsThe Fountain on DelmarSymphony Platter Recipe

Symphony Platter Recipe

Time30m
Serves4

Melted mozzarella cheese on grilled garlic bread with fresh pesto.

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Ingredients

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Bread

Cheese

Method

Preparation of Garlic Bread

  1. 1

    Preheat the Grill

    Preheat your grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.

  2. 2

    Prepare the Garlic Mixture

    Mince the 4 cloves of garlic and mix them with 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a small bowl.

  3. 3

    Slice the Baguette

    Slice the French baguette in half lengthwise to create two long pieces.

  4. 4

    Brush the Bread

    Brush the garlic and olive oil mixture evenly over the cut sides of the baguette.

  5. 5

    Grill the Bread

    Place the baguette halves cut side down on the grill and grill for about 3-4 minutes, or until golden brown.

Preparation of Pesto

  1. 6

    Blend Ingredients

    In a food processor, combine 2 cups of fresh basil leaves, 1/3 cup of pine nuts, 2 cloves of garlic, and 1/3 cup of grated Parmesan cheese.

  2. 7

    Add Olive Oil

    While blending, slowly drizzle in 1 cup of olive oil until the mixture is smooth and creamy.

  3. 8

    Season the Pesto

    Add 1 teaspoon of salt and pepper to taste, and blend again to combine well.

Assembly and Serving

  1. 9

    Add Mozzarella

    Remove the grilled baguette from the grill and sprinkle 2 cups of shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over each half.

  2. 10

    Melt the Cheese

    Return the baguette halves to the grill and close the lid. Grill for an additional 2-3 minutes or until the mozzarella is melted and bubbly.

  3. 11

    Spread the Pesto

    Once the cheese is melted, spread a generous amount of the prepared pesto over the melted mozzarella.

  4. 12

    Serve

    Slice the baguette halves into individual pieces and serve immediately while warm.

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