For a quick appetizer, spread some blended stew onto toasted bread.

• 1 baguette or crusty Italian bread
• 3 cups Tuscan beef stew
• fresh basil
• 12 cherry tomatoes for garnish

Preheat oven to 350°. Cut bread into 1/2-inch-thick slices, arrange on a baking sheet, and toast in the oven until golden. Reheat 3 cups of stew. In a food processor, pulse until blended, about 5 or 10 seconds. Spoon sauce onto toasted bread slices and heat in the oven for another 5 minutes. Garnish with fresh basil leaves or halved cherry tomatoes. Serves 6

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