Garlic Tomato Bruschetta

1/4 c. olive oil
3 Tb. chopped fresh basil
3-4 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
4 med. tomatoes, diced
2 Tb. parmesan cheese
1 loaf french bread

Combine oil, basil, garlic, salt & pepper. Add tomatoes and toss gently. Sprinle w/cheese. Refrigerate for 1 hr. Bring to room temperature. Before serving, cut bread into 24 slices and toast uner the broiler until lightly browned. Top w/tomato mixture and serve immediately.

Tomato & Asparagus Salad

This is excellent served with brunch. It's very pretty and fresh.

1 bunch asparagus, blanched and cut in 1/2 in. pieces
2 c. tomatoes, cut into bite size pieces (cherry, yellow, roma - whatever you have)

2 oz. olive oil
1 oz. balsamic vinegar
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper

Combine asparagus & tomatoes in bowl. Mix dressing ingredients together and pour over vegetables. Gently toss and allow to marinate 1-2 hours before serving.

Serves 4