Bruschetta

We didn't have fresh basil so I substituted dried basil. Still delicious! I wanted to make enough just for 2 as the BDs don't eat tomatoes. Instead of bread it was also nice to scoop the tomatoes on cucumber slices.

• 1 pkg cherry tomatoes minus a few that have been eaten the day before
• 1 t minced garlic
• 1 t olive oil
• 1/3 t balsamic vinegar
• 3 fresh basil leaves OR sprinkle of dried basil
• salt + pepper
• 1 mini baguette OR italian bread
• optional: cheese, cucumbers

1. Dice the tomatoes into quarters, eights or to whatever size you like.
2. Mix with garlic, oil, vinegar, basil, salt and pepper. The tomatoes will take a lot of salt, so make sure you taste it.
3. Slice the bread and place on baking tray.
4. Optional: Place the tomatoes on the slice OR mozzarella on OR leave plain OR tomatoes+cheese.
5. Bake in oven at 350-450. The higher the temperature, the quicker they will toast - but also possibly burn. Toast enough to brown the bread OR melt the cheese OR whatever you want.
6. Serve by spooning tomato mixture on top of toasted bread.