Tomato Sauce & Garlic Toast Appetizers

Sauce

• 1 (15 oz) can diced tomatoes, drained well
• 2 tablespoons chopped onions
• 1 tablespoon capers
• 1 tablespoon teriyaki sauce
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1–2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil (or ½ teaspoon dried basil)
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon black pepper

Toast

• 1 (24 oz) loaf French or Italian bread
• ¼ cup melted butter
• ¼ cup olive oil
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano

1. Preheat oven to 400°.

Sauce

2. Combine the well-drained diced tomatoes, chopped onions, capers, teriyaki sauce, olive oil, basil, salt, and black pepper. Mix well and set aside.

Toast

3. In a bowl, stir together the melted butter, olive oil, minced garlic, dried basil, and dried oregano.
4. Slice the French or Italian bread loaf and brush each slice generously with the butter-oil-garlic mixture.
5. Arrange slices on a baking sheet and toast in the preheated 400° oven until golden and crisp.

6. Top the toasted bread slices with the tomato sauce mixture and serve as appetizers.