If you can find them while they're ripe and flavorful, mix small yellow and green tomato varieties with red cherry tomatoes for a colorful presentation. You can make everything ahead of time and simply do the final toasting of the garlic-and-cheese bread right before serving. My drink of choice with this dish is a cold beer.
This dish is simply luxurious: grilled beef tenderloin smothered in a vibrant herb butter served on top of a garlicky slab of whole-grain toast. And yes, with only about 303 calories and 14 grams of fat total, this steakhouse-worthy entree can be part of a healthy diet. If you like, make extra herb butter to top chicken, fish or even a grilled pork chop.
The flavorful apple and garlic topping, which can be made ahead and put on the bread just before serving, combines tart with savory. Slice the bread in large chunks to keep the topping contained on each piece.
This popular side-dish recipe is seasoned with a chunky tomato, basil, and garlic salsa. If you wish, slice into smaller pieces and serve as an appetizer.
Making compound butters is so easy--and can create such a special taste experience. This recipe makes a topping that's ideal for adding fabulous flavor to corn on the cob, baked potatoes or many other vegetables.
Here's the classic recipe you enjoyed as a child, updated with fresh garlic, parsley, and kosher salt. Look for a plump baguette that is soft and easy to pull apart.
