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               TOASTED FRENCH BREAD WITH PISTACHIO BUTTER

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Serving Size  : 8    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Breads

 Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
    1/2   c            Butter, softened
  4       tb           Finely chopped shelled
                       Natural pistachios,
                       Divided
  1       tb           Lemon or lime juice
    1/2   ts           Each oregano, crushed, and
                       Pepper
                       Dash garlic powder
  1                    Loaf French bread

 Combine butter, 2 tbsp. pistachios,lemon juice and seasonings. Halve
 bread lengthwise;spread both cut surfaces with butter
 mixture.Sprinkle with remaining pistachios.Broil 5" from heat until
 bread is hot and top is lightly browned.Slice and serve.Makes 6 to 8
 servings.



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