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* french baguette sliced into thin slices
* 6-8 plum tomatoes chopped with or w/o seeds
* 2-3 tablespoons fresh basil leaves chopped or 1 teaspoon dried basil
* 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
* 1/3 cup balsamic vinegar
* 1 or 2 cloves whole garlic slightly crushed
* salt
* crushed black pepper

Method
In a bowl, place the chopped tomatoes and basil. Drizzle olive oil and balsamic vinegar. Add the seasonings and crushed garlic. Let the mixture sit for 15-20 minutes.

Preheat the oven to 375. Place the sliced bread on a baking sheet and bake for a few minutes till toasted. If you like a strong garlic flavor, rub the toast with a piece of garlic.

To serve: Top each slice of the mixture with 1-2 tablespoons of the tomato mixture. Eat right away!

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