Ingredients

Loaf of good Italian or French bread

3 to 4 big tomatoes, garden fresh preferred

Olive oil

Garlic, pepper, basil

Method

Slice tomatoes into medium size chunks.

Mince 2 to 3 cloves of garlic, place into 1/2 cup olive oil, add twists of pepper, add basil.

Put tomatoes into olive oil mix to marinate.

Slice bread 1/2 inch thick, toast dark on both sides, rub garlic cloves into top side.

Place on serving tray, cover with tomato, olive oil mix, add salt if desired.

Serve room temperature.

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