Roasted Cuban Bread

Ingredients

• For the Tomato Marinade
• 1/2 cup white wine vinegar
• 1/4 cup fresh orange juice
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 1 tablespoon fresh garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon fresh oregano leaves
• 1 teaspoon fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon salt and black pepper
• For the Garlic Herb Butter
• 4 tablespoons lightly-salted butter, softened
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon fresh thyme leave
• 1 tablespoon scallion, sliced 1/8-inch
• For the Bread
• 2 large beefsteak tomatoes, vine ripened
• 1 loaf Cuban bread, 3/4 pound
• 1/4 cup fresh grated parmesan cheese
• 1/4 cup fresh basil leaf, sliced crosswise 1/8-inch
• 1 sprig fresh basil (to garnish)