TOASTED BAGUETTE WITH TOMATOES AND ANCHOVIES

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Categories     Bread     Fish     Tomato     Cocktail Party     Quick & Easy     Summer     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 1/4 pounds vine-ripened tomatoes, halved, seeded
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
3 garlic cloves, pressed
1 16-ounce French-bread baguette, halved lengthwise, halves cut on diagonal into 4-inch-long pieces, lightly toasted
Additional extra-virgin olive oil
12 to 20 anchovy fillets

Steps:

  • Using coarse grater held over medium bowl, grate tomatoes down to skin. Discard skin. Add 1/3 cup olive oil and garlic to grated tomatoes. Season mixture to taste with salt and pepper. (Tomatoes can be prepared 2 hours ahead. Let stand at room temperature.)
  • Place toast pieces on platter. Drizzle with additional oil. Place anchovies in small bowl. Serve toast, passing tomatoes and anchovies alongside.

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