8    1/2-inch-thick slices
-French bread
Extra-virgin olive oil
2    Garlic cloves halved
Salt & pepper to taste
2 lg Tomatoes, Sliced 1/3inch
8    Fresh basil or Italian
-parsley springs

Preheat broiler. Place bread slices on cookie sheet and broil until
lightly brown on both sides. Brush one side with oil, rub with garlic.
Sprinkle with salt/pepper. (Can be prepared 4 hours ahead. Let bread slices
stand at room temperature.)

Place tomato slice atop each bread slice. Brush with oil, sprinkle with
salt/pepper. Broil until heated through. Top with basil or parsley and
serve.