Bruschettas with Fresh Basil
From:	France, Saint-Constant, Quebec, Canada
Comments:	Pronounced 'bruskettas' as in the Italtian language, 'ch' is pronounced 'k'. As I watch my calories intake, I do not brush my bread slices with olive oil and garlic as recommanded in the original recipe and it is just as good.

4 Italian tomatoes, drained and diced [reserve juices for soups] 12 fresh basil sprigs, chopped Salt and pepper, to taste 2 or 3 cloves garlic Grated Parmesan cheese [or a mixture of Romano cheese and Parmesan cheese] A little olive oil French bread stick, sliced	Mix together tomato dices, basil, salt and pepper, garlic, a little grated cheese and olive oil. Cover bowl with a clean towel; leave to rest at room temperature for 2 hours, for flavours to blend perfectly. Spread bread slices with tomato mixture. Sprinkle with more grated cheese. Brown into a preheated 375°F [190°C] oven for 5 minutes or barbecue, on top rack.