5 Minute Bruschetta

Historically, bruschetta was embraced by Italians for its ability to stretch out a meager supply of food.
Today it's one of my favorite comfort meals that is easy to prepare and bursting with summer flavors. In its truest Italian form, bruschetta requires bread be toasted over real coals, then rubbed down with slices of raw garlic. Drizzling olive oil over the bread and toasting until golden brown in a pan saves on time and tastes better, in my opinion. Top with chopped tomatoes and basil straight from the herb garden makes it a show stopper. The way the sweet juices from the tomatoes soak into the garlicky toasted bread is irresistible.