theconnectionsnj.com EAT, DRINK & CELEBRATE PAGE 26 Hotel Room Renovations Now Complete! Renovated Fitness Center and Sauna, Breakfast Room and Private Event Rooms Located Just a Short Stroll into Downtown New Providence Proud Home to Moe’s Bistro and Bar Now with an Outdoor Patio! Come See What True Hospitality is All About! To Schedule a Tour, Or for More Information, Please Contact: Mishko Topalovski GENERAL MANAGER (732) 648-4435 mishko.topalovski@ghmproperties.com www.thehubmurrayhill.com 535 Central Ave | New Providence, NJ 07974 Offering: Complimentary WiFi Newly Renovated Fitness Center and Sauna Private Event Space Complimentary Parking Complimentary Hot and Cold Breakfast Buffet (When Allowed) Center and sauna THE HUB MURRAY HILL Best Western Premier Collection A Pinch of LOCAL FLAVOR Panzanella Salad with Roasted Tomatoes INGREDIENTS INSTRUCTIONS Submitted by: • 3 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil • 1 small loaf French bread,cut into 1”cubes • 1 tsp kosher salt • 1 tsp sugar • 2 cloves garlic, minced • 2 large tomatoes, sliced in 4-5 horizontal slices • 1 seedless cucumber, unpeeled, cut into ½” pieces • 1 red pepper, seeded, cut into 1” pieces • 1 yellow pepper, seeded, cut into 1” pieces • 20 large fresh basil leaves cut into thin slivers • 2 cups spring mix salad greens • Shaved parmesan cheese Dressing: Whisk together 3 Tbsp. balsamic vinegar ½ tsp Dijon mustard 2 cloves garlic, crushed Salt & pepper ½ cup extra virgin olive oil Place tomatoes on a sheet pan covered with parchment paper, cut side up. Drizzle with a small amount of extra virgin olive oil and balsamic vinegar; add 2 minced cloves of garlic, kosher salt, pepper and a light sprinkle of sugar. Roast at 450’ for 25-30 minutes until tomatoes are concentrated and beginning to caramelize. Cool and cut into chunks. While the tomatoes are roasting, heat the oil in a large sauté pan. Add bread cubes and salt and cook over low-medium heat tossing frequently for 10 minutes until lightly browned on all sides. Add more oil if needed. Mix all salad ingredients and dressing, adding croutons and tomatoes just before serving.
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