Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   1                    loaf Italian bread -- halved lengthwise t
                        - cut crosswise diagonally -- into 1-in
                        slice
   1                    garlic clove -- minced
   2      tablespoons   olive oil
   2      large         tomatoes -- peeled, seeded and
     1/4  teaspoon      salt
     1/4  teaspoon      pepper
     1/2  cup           chopped fresh basil

Preparation:

TOAST THE BREAD under the broiler until lightly browned. Combine the garlic and olive oil and brush over one side of the bread. Spread the tomatoes over the bread. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Broil for about 30 seconds to heat the tomatoes. Sprinkle with basil and serve. PETER KUMP - PRODIGY GUEST CHEFS COOKBOOK