Tuscan Garlic Pepper Toasts Food

GARLIC TOASTS WITH RED PEPPER AIOLI

Steps:

• To make the garlic bread: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
• Drizzle the oil over the bread slices. Arrange the bread on a baking sheet. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Bake until the bread is crisp and golden, about 5 minutes. Immediately rub the garlic cloves over the hot toasts.
• To make the aioli: Finely chop the garlic in the food processor. Add the peppers and blend until almost smooth. Blend in the mayonnaise. With the machine running, blend in the oil. Season the aioli, to taste, with salt and pepper. Transfer the aioli to a small bowl. (The aioli can be made 2 days ahead. Cover and refrigerate.)
• Spread the aioli over the toasts and serve.

10-MINUTE TUSCAN TOMATO SOUP WITH PARMESAN TOASTS

Steps:

• Put sauce, beans, peppers, oil and garlic in a blender or food processor; process until smooth.
• Pour into medium saucepan along with the broth.
• Stirring often, bring to a simmer over medium-high heat.
• Remove from heat; stir in basil.
• Spoon into bowls; grind pepper on top.
• For Parmesan toasts, heat broiler.
• Line a baking sheet with foil.
• Place 12 thin slices bread on foil; sprinkle each slice with 1 t grated Parmesan cheese.
• Broil 2-3 minutes until lightly toasted.