Like most recipes I find, this one is altered from the original version found in what is becoming one of my favorite go-to cook books, Joy of Cooking. I really like making this because I get to use my home-grown basil and I add some home-grown parsley to the recipe.

 Ingredients 

  • 1 Baguette, sliced thinly
  • Olive oil
  • 2 Large garlic cloves, halved
  • 4 Medium tomatoes, diced
  • 1/2 Cup fresh basil leaves, slivered
  • 1/4 Cup fresh parsley, slivered
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

 Directions

Lightly brush the baguette slices with olive oil and then with garlic cloves. Broil until light brown and toasted, around 5 minutes. Remove baguette slices from oven and place on serving platter. Combine in a serving bowl tomatoes, basil, parsley, a splash of olive oil and salt and pepper to taste. If you are a fan of onions I recommend adding some sauteed onions to the tomato mixture!