Anchovy Toast

This tasty toast will whet your appetite. Capers add an extra zing to this appetizer that’s sure to be popular with your guests.

Ingredients:

• 14 anchovies (2 tins)
• 3 garlic cloves, chopped
• 1/8 teaspoon mustard powder
• 1 tablespoon chopped onions
• 2 tablespoons capers
• 1 cup olive oil
• 3 tablespoons Parmesan cheese, grated
• 1 loaf Italian bread
• 1 sweet red pepper, thinly sliced

Directions:

With a mortar and pestle, mash anchovies, garlic, mustard, onions, and capers. Turn into a mixing bowl and vigorously beat in olive oil (or combine these ingredients in food processor or blender and blend until anchovies are mashed). Slice loaf of Italian bread lengthwise. Spread anchovy mixture on top of one slice of bread. Lay slices of red pepper over anchovy mixture. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Top with second slice of bread. Wrap in foil, place in preheated 400 oven for 10 minutes. Slice and serve.