Sicilian for ”fixed bread”. Nice change from the traditional garlic bread.  Delicious with salads and pasta. . .

Ingredients:

• 1 16-ounce loaf French bread, cut in half horizontally
• 3 TBS olive oil
• ¼ tsp freshly ground pepper
• 1 5-ounce package Romano cheese, grated

Instructions:

1. Brush sides of bread with olive oil; sprinkle bottom half with pepper and cheese
2. Reassemble loaf, wrap in heavy-duty foil; place on baking sheet
3. Bake at 350° for 25 minutes

Makes 1 loaf