6 vine ripe tomatoes (seeded and chopped)
6-10 fresh basil leaves (chopped)
1 c fresh shredded Parmesan cheese
1-2 garlic cloves, cut in half
1 loaf of French baguette bread (sliced)
Italian dressing
olive oil

Place chopped tomatoes and Italian dressing in bowl. Make sure there is enough dressing to marinate the tomatoes. Leave in refrigerator for at least one hour.

Preheat oven to 350°F.

Place bread on baking sheet. Brush bread with olive oil. Bake for approximately 5 minutes or until bread is crusty and golden brown. Let cool for a minute. Then rub bread with raw garlic.

Using a slotted spoon, place tomato mixture on bread along with basil and Parmesan cheese.

Submitted by: Debra Douglas