BRUSCHETTA CLASSICA- Toasted Garlic Bread
*4 slices of thick-crusted Italian country bread approximately 3/8 inch (1 cm) thick
* 1 clove of garlic, peeled
* whole small dry red peppers, spicy (optional)
* extra-virgin olive oil
* salt
* Preheat an oven, broiler, or toaster, or light up a charcoal fire.
* Grill the bread on both sides until golden brown.
* Lightly rub the garlic on the surface of the bread.
* If you like, you may also lightly rub the red pepper over the bread.
* Pour a thin stream of olive oil on the bread, and sprinkle with salt. Serve while still warm.
* 4 medium tomatoes, finely diced
* basil leaves
* extra-virgin olive oil
* salt and pepper
* 4 slices of thick-crusted Italian country bread approximately 3/8 inch (1 cm) thick
* 1 clove of garlic, peeled
* In a bowl mix tomato, basil, extra-virgin olive oil, salt, and pepper.
* Preheat an oven, broiler, or toaster, or light up a charcoal fire.
* Grill the bread on both sides until golden brown.
* Lightly rub the garlic on the surface of the bread.
* Distribute uniformly the tomato on the bread slices and serve warm.
BRUSCHETTA AL POMODORO- Toasted Bread with Tomatoes