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