My Favorite Recipe

Ingredients:

• 8 ripe plum tomatoes, seeded and diced
• 2 tbs finely minced garlic
• 1/2 cup coarsely chopped fresh basil
• 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh parsley
• 1 tbs fresh lemon juice
• 1/2 tbs extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 tsp finely minced fresh tarragon
• 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
• 2 baguettes, cut in 1/2-inch-thick slices
• 6 cloves garlic, cut in half

Preparation:

In a bowl, mix all ingredients except bread and garlic cloves. Add salt and pepper to taste. Set aside, unrefrigerated, for three hours. Heat oven to 350°F. Toast bread on a baking sheet. Rub cut side of garlic on each slice and top with tomato mixture.

Total time:

30 minutes

Active time:

15 minutes