Instructions: Toast bread in 350 degree oven until golden brown, about 10 minutes. Rub lightly with garlic clove while still warm.

Remove gills from mushrooms with spoon and cut into 1/4-inch thick slices. In a large skillet heat 2 tablespoons oil over moderate heat until hot but not smoking and cook mushrooms until softened, then add garlic stirring, until all liquid mushrooms give off is evaporated, about 5 minutes. Remove skillet from heat. Keep mushrooms warm, covered.

Top toasted bread with sauteed mushrooms and Tomato Relish. Garnish with basil.

Tomato Relish: Cut tomatoes in quarters, combine red onion, basil, vinegar, olive oil. Season, to taste, and let marinate for 15 minutes.

This recipe yields 6 servings.

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