Dressing:1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice1/2 cup olive oil1/4 cup balsamic vinegar1 tablespoon minced garlicSalt and freshly cracked black pepper to tasteSalad:1 baguette or other long crusty loaf of bread6 fresh figs, halved1 tablespoon olive oilSalt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste1 red onion, peeled and diced large10 basil leaves, cut into long thin strips2 [...]
1 medium loaf French bread1/2 cup butter, melted1/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese2 cloves garlic, crushed1/2 teaspoon crushed dried oregano1/4 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
Preheat oven to 375°F.
Slice bread in half lengthwise but do not cut through; bread will open like a hinge. Make 2-inch cuts along top of bread partially slicing into bottom [...]
2 garlic cloves1/4 teaspoon salt,orto taste2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened slightly1/4 cup olive oil1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley leaves2 (12-inch) baguettes
Preheat oven to 375*F (190*C).
In a small food processor or a blender puree the garlic, salt, butter, and the oil until the mixture is smooth; stir in the parsley.
Cut each baguette crosswise with a serrated [...]
1 (1-pound) round sourdough bread loaf, unsliced1 pound shredded Monterey Jack cheese1/2 cup butter, melted1/2 cup green onions, chopped2 teaspoons poppy seeds
Cut bread several times lengthwise and crosswise, making a grid-like pattern, without cutting through the bottom crust. Insert cheese between cuts.
Combine butter, onions and poppy seeds; drizzle over bread. Wrap in foil and place [...]