This garlic bread is an all-time favorite in our house. It works with almost anything, next to pasta, soup, or a simple salad, and it’s my go-to way of using up leftover baguette. It’s the kind of side that feels familiar and comforting, but still gets everyone excited when it comes out of the oven. It also never seems to last long enough. By the time I’m ready to set the rest of the table, half of it is already gone, and someone is usually asking why I didn’t make more. Cris

This is one of those quick meals I make on autopilot. It takes just a few ingredients, comes together in minutes, and always hits the...