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       Title: TOMATO BRUSCHETTA W/ FRESH BASIL
  Categories: Appetizers, Vegetables
       Yield: 16 slices
  
       2 lg Tomatoes, diced
     1/4 c  Chopped fresh basil, lightly
            -packed
       1    Garlic clove, minced
       1    Half loaf French or Italian
            -bread or 1 French baguette
       1 lg Garlic clove, halved
       1 tb Olive oil
       2 tb Freshly grated parmesan
            -(optional)
  
   In bowl, combine tomatoes, basil, minced garlic, and salt and pepper
   to taste; let stand for 15 minutes or cover and refrigerate for up to
   4 hours. Slice bread in 1"-thick slices.  Place on baking sheet and
   broil until lightly browned on each side.  Rub cut side of garlic
   clove over one side of bread; brush with olive oil.  Spoon tomato
   mixture over top. Sprinkle with Parmesan (if using).  If tomato
   mixture has been refrigerated, broil brushchetta for 1 minute.  Makes
   about 16 slices. Source: Lighthearted Everyday Cooking; Anne Lindsay.
   MM by Lyn.
  
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