Categories: Appetizers, Italian, Snacks, Vegetarian 
      Yield: 4 servings 
  
      4 lg Ripe tomatoes 
    1/4 c  Basil leaves, torn 
      6 sl Country style bread, cut 
           -- 1/2" thick & halved 
      3 lg Garlic cloves, lightly 
           -- crushed 
           Salt & pepper 
      4 tb Olive oil 
  
  Wash the tomatoes & cut them in half.  Remove as many seeds as 
  possible & dice them.  Set them in a small bowl & combine with the 
  basil leaves. 
  Grill or broil the bread slices & turn them so that both sides are 
  light brown.  Rub each slice with a garlic clove.  Spoon some of the 
  tomato mixture over the bread, sprinkle with the salt & pepper & 
  drizzle with olive oil.  Serve immediately. 
  VARIATION: Fettunta co Rucola.  Replace the basil with 1 small bunch 
  of arugula, stems removed & leaves finely diced.