Recipe - Italian Tomato Bruschetta

8 1/2inchthick slices
French bread
Extravirgin olive oil
2 Garlic cloves halved
Salt & pepper to taste
2 lg Tomatoes, Sliced 1/3inch
8 Fresh basil or Italian
parsley springs

Preheat broiler. Place bread slices on cookie sheet and broil until
lightly brown on both sides. Brush one side with oil, rub with garlic.
Sprinkle with salt/pepper. (Can be prepared 4 hours ahead. Let bread slices
stand at room temperature.)

Place tomato slice atop each bread slice. Brush with oil, sprinkle with
salt/pepper. Broil until heated through. Top with basil or parsley and
serve.

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