"Bruschetta ? a rustic Italian canapé ? is the perfect vehicle for the robust flavors of late summer. Serve these topped toasts as a first course or, with a salad and a glass of wine, as a light supper...."
INGREDIENTS
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2 tablespoons vegetable oil
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1 small onion, halved lengthwise and sliced thin
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1/2 pound chicken livers, trimmed and halved
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2 large garlic cloves, sliced
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2 large fresh sage leaves, minced, or 1/4 teaspoon dried, crumbled, plus 16 small fresh leaves for garnish
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1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, or to taste
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1 teaspoon coarse salt
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a pinch of ground allspice, or to taste
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a 24-inch-long loaf of crusty Italian or French bread
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1 garlic clove
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1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil