Adapted from Food & Wine
~from Savoring Time in the Kitchen
2 cups mixed yellow and red cherry tomatoes, quartered
1/2 cup finely diced smoked Gouda, or any mild, smoked cheese (2 1/2 ounces)
1/4 cup chopped parsley
2 tablespoons shredded basil
2 tablespoons snipped chives
Salt and freshly ground pepper
A French Baguette, sliced on the diagonal into 1/4 to 1/2" slices
Extra Virgin Olive Oil for brushing on bread slices
Freshly ground pepper
Preheat oven to 350 (or use your toaster, set on low).
In a medium bowl, toss the tomatoes with the cheese, parsley, basil and chives. Season the mixture with salt and pepper and set aside.
To toast the baguette slices:
If toasting the bread slices in the oven, place them on a baking sheet. Brush lightly with olive oil and give each a sprinkle of ground black pepper. Toast in the preheated oven for about 5-6 minutes. Watch carefully, you don't want them hard - just a light golden color. This will make them easier to bite into without the toasts breaking. If you are making a smaller amount and use a toaster, also watch carefully for the same reason. Brush toaster-made slices with olive oil right after coming out of the toaster and sprinkle with a little ground black pepper.
Top toasted baguette slices with the tomato, herb and cheese mixture and enjoy immediately!