Garlic Bread

Easy peasy.  Do it once and you're a pro.  If you want to get fancy, throw some parmesan cheese on top before you broil it.

Ingredients:

1 loaf of french bread (or any artisan bread)

1/2 c butter, softened to room temperature

2 garlic cloves, minced.  (or just use garlic powder if that's all you have on hand)

Instructions:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.  Slice loaf of bread in half.  Set aside.  Mix butter and garlic together in a small bowl.  Spread butter mixture on bread.  Bake in oven for 10 minutes.  Turn oven to broil and cook for 1-2 minutes more.