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Want a super easy appetizer that's très chic and delicious to boot? Look no further! I bought a Basil plant from Whole Foods and thought this recipe would be a good way to utilize my newest (and first) herb acquisition.

If you are familiar with the phrase folie à deux, you will know that this recipe makes enough for two, but, if you were so inclined, you could use a bigger loaf and just up the tomatoes and oil. My husband thinks this is my chef d'œuvre and can almost eat an entire batch, but do try to save a little room for the main course. Bon appétit!

Tomato Bruschetta Folie à Deux

Ingredients

• 2 tomatoes, chopped
• 2 cloves minced garlic
• 1/8 cup olive oil
• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 1/4 cup fresh basil, stems removed
• 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 demi French baguette (sliced into 3/4-inch thick pieces)
• sea salt and ground pepper, to taste

Directions

Preheat the oven on broiler setting.

In a large bowl, combine the tomatoes, garlic, olive oil, vinegar, basil, sea salt, and pepper. Allow the mixture to sit for 10 minutes.

On a baking sheet, arrange the baguette slices in a single layer. Brush with olive oil. Broil for 1 to 2 minutes, until slightly brown.

Divide the tomato mixture evenly over the baguette slices and top with sea salt and freshly ground pepper.

Folie à deux means "craziness for two!"