Bread

Warm a crusty French or Italian loaf and serve it with room–temperature butter or olive oil. To make garlic bread, mix melted butter with minced garlic to taste. Halve a baguette horizontally and brush with the garlic butter. Wrap in aluminum foil and place in a 300°F(150°C) oven until the bread is crisp and heated through. Accompany Mediterranean salads with warm pita wedges. Serve Latin–inspired dishes with fresh tortillas, warmed by wrapping them in a clean kitchen towel and microwaving them for 30 seconds.