This is one of our favorite appetizers, for ourselves and for guests. -- Darienne
1 pound cherry tomatoes
1 clove garlic, crushed, plus 1 halved clove
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
4 slices day-old bread, half-inch-thick
dash salt
dash pepper
Preheat oven to 400 degrees. In roasting dish, combine tomatoes, crushed garlic, red pepper flakes, oil and vinegar. Sprinkle with salt and pepper; toss to coat. Roast about 20 minutes.
Toast bread on grill until crisp and striped. Rub one side of each slice with cut garlic and drizzle olive oil over each slice. Spread tomatoes over bread; serve at room temperature.
