From the Demo & Book Signing of Freshman in the Kitchen
Serves 4
Ingredients:
5 small diced ripe Roma or vine-ripened tomatoes, V-inch pieces
3 fresh garlic cloves; 2 sliced, 1 reserved for rubbing baguette slices
1⁄3 cup fresh basil, chopped or chiffonade
salt and pepper, to taste
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 baguette (can be bought in Café Surfas)
Preparation:
Dice tomatoes and place in mixing bowl. Add garlic, chopped basil, salt and pepper. Mix together. Add extra virgin olive oil and mix.
Slice baguette on angle into 1-inch slices. Rub both sides with cut garlic clove dipped in oil. Place on baking sheet and broil until golden (about 1 minute), flip and broil reverse side for
about 1 minute.
Remove from oven. Place topping on slices using slotted spoon or regular spoon, being careful to drain juice. Find your nicest platter and serve them up.
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