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Gino's Bruschetta




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Gino Cavallini
St. Louis Blues Hockey..

This is the perfect use for all that fresh Basil being harvested now... Gino Cavallini was a left winger for the Blues a few years ago. One of his favorite restaurants was Rigazzi's on the 'Hill'...this is his version of one of the appetizers.. Gino's kitchen tip...a little garlic goes a long way!!...

12 to 14 ripe plum tomatoes
diced[1/4"] ..in a bowl
mix in 2 Tab. minced garlic
2 Tab minced shallots
1 cup fresh Basil leaves, chopped coarsely, add to tomatoes and mix in..
1 Tab fresh lemon juice
salt and pepper
1/3 cup olive oil

Heat 1/4 cup olive oil in small skillet and sauté 3 cloves slivered garlic until golden, do not burn..[2 to 3 minutes]
discard garlic and save oil...

8 slices large French bread, lightly toasted and cut in half..
brush garlic flavored oil on top of each slice and top with tomato mixture and serve PRONTO...