Tomato Sauce and Garlic Toast Recipe

Sauce:
1 (15-ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained well
2 tablespoons chopped onions
1 tablespoon capers
1 tablespoon teriyaki
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 to 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil or ½ teaspoon dried basil
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper

Toast:

1 (24-ounce) 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

Mix tomatoes, onions, capers, teriyaki, olive oil, basil, salt and pepper in the order given. Adjust seasonings to suit your taste. Allow mixture to stand overnight in the refrigerator, but serve at room temperature.
To prepare the garlic toast, preheat oven to 400F. Slice bread into about 20 pieces and place on cookie sheet. Toast 8 to 10 minutes or until light golden. Combine butter, olive oil, garlic, basil and oregano. Brush butter mixture on each piece of toast. Return to oven and bake about 10 minutes or until golden brown. Cool before serving with tomato sauce. Yield: 20 appetizers.