TOMATO BRUSCHETTA Recipe

Toast:
1/2 loaf French Bread, sliced thinly
1/2 cup olive oil
3 cloves garlic, peeled and minced

Topping:
3 tomatoes, cut into small chunks
1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
3 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
1/4 cup red onions
1 Tbsp olive oil
2 Tbsp Balsamic vinegar
salt and pepper to taste
1/4-1/2 cup grated parmesan or romano cheese

Toast:
Preheat the oven to 375F. Combine the oil and garlic. Spread the mixture on one side of the bread. Place oil side up on baking sheet, and place in oven until bread starts to turn golden brown, approximately 10 minutes. Revove from oven and cool.

Topping:
Combine all of the topping ingredients except the cheese. With a slotted spoon, place mixture of top of garlic toast. Sprinkle with cheese. Serve.

Makes 15-20 appetizers