2    Cloves garlic
1/4    Inch thick slice of
Peeled fresh gingerroot
1    Stick (1/2 cup) unsalted
-butter, softened

1 12″ baguette

In a small food processor or blender puree the garlic and the gingerroot
with the butter until the mixture is smooth. Cut the baquette lengthwise
with a serrated knife, spread the butter mixture onto the cut sides of the
baguette, and broil the baguette, cut sides up, under a preheated broiler
about 4 inches from heat for 3 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown.
Serves 4.