by Nicole Franzen
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Expand1 bushel of assorted heirloom tomatoes (about 3 pounds) Ask a question about this ingredient
1 bunch of fresh basil Ask a question about this ingredient
1 fresh ball of mozzarella Ask a question about this ingredient
1 baguette Ask a question about this ingredient
1 clove of garlic Ask a question about this ingredient
Slice baguette into 1/4 inch slices. Brush with olive oil and sprinkle with sea salt. Place under the broiler, watching closely until browning occurs then flip. Until both sides are nice and lightly toasted. Rub with a raw clove of garlic.
Ask a question about this stepTake a few leaves of basil and place on the crostini, then add sliced mozzarella and tomatoes. Drizzle a little extra olive oil, and top with sea salt. That simple and super delish. Great crowd pleaser or perfect snack.
Ask a question about this stepMichael is a food critic and established cookbook author -- Ratio: The Simple Codes Behind the Craft of Everyday Cooking is the most recent addition to his vast body of work.