Lemon Garlic Toast

Adding some lemon to the typical olive oil/garlic combination gives these toasts an extra dash of flavor. Perfect as an accompaniment to chicken, fish or pasta dishes.

     One 8-ounce baguette
     1 tablespoon olive oil (or other vegetable oil in a pinch)
     1/2 teaspoon dried parsley leaves
     1/2 teaspoon bottled lemon juice
     1/8 teaspoon garlic powder

Set oven on to broil. Cut baguette on the diagonal into 1/2- to 1-inch slices. Broil about four inches from the heat source for about 2 minutes, turning once. (A toaster oven is great for this – you can watch them and turn just as they begin to brown around the edges.)

In a small bowl or dish, combine remaining ingredients and stir. Drizzle (or brush) oil mixture over toasts and serve.

Makes 8-16 toasts