Suzanne's Herbed Garlic Toasts

Instructions

1. 1

   In a nonreactive bowl, combine olive oil, basil, garlic, and oregano.

2. 2

   Cover and let stand for at least 2 hours at room temperature to blend flavors.

3. 3

   Just before toasting, brush bread with flavored oil.

4. 4

   Grill bread using direct method until golden on both sides.

5. 5

   Serve hot with fresh tomato or red pepper topping.

6. Fresh Tomato Topping
7. 6

   Halve the tomatoes crosswise and squeeze out and discard the seeds and juice.

8. 7

   Chop the tomatoes finely (you should have about 2 cups).

9. 8

   In a medium-sized bowl, combine the tomatoes, basil, onion, olive oil, garlic, and salt and pepper.

10. 9

    Let stand at room temperature for about 1 hour.

11. 10

    Drain off liquid before serving.

12. Roasted Red Pepper Topping
13. 11

    Grill peppers on all sides over high heat using direct method until blackened.

14. 12

    Let cool.

15. 13

    Peel off the blackened skin and chop peppers coarsely.

16. 14

    In a medium-sized bowl, combine peppers, olives, parsley, olive oil, garlic and salt & pepper.

17. 15

    Let stand at room temperature for 1 hour.