Ingredients

  • 2 slices good, dark olive bread or other crusty bread
  • 1 large tomato, cut in thick slices
  • 6 to 8 good-sized basil leaves, otrn in a few pieces
  • 1 tablespoon good, unsalted butter
  • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon good olive oil
  • 1 pinch of coarse sea alt a grind of black pepper
  • 4 anchovies thathave been packed in olive oil, drained
  • 1 clove garlic, minced

Method

  • Mix the olive oil, vinegar, garlic, salt and pepper in a shallow bowl.
  • Cut the tomato slices in half, and mix with the oil and vinegar mixture. Let stand for 30 minutes.
  • Toast the bread and spread with butter. Top each silce with two criss-crossed anchovy fillets. Divide the torn basilleaves and place on top of the anchovies on each slice.
  • Drain the tomatoes and mound them on top of the ahcovies.
  • Take a bite of your Montbrun Melange, close your eyes, and imagine you are in Provence!