Melba toast is the perfect base for delicate creamy spreads and seafood patés. Of course, toast is just the starting point. It's a canvas for all manner of toppings like cream cheese and peanut ...

Preparation. Step 1. Mix garlic and mayonnaise in a small bowl. Squeeze about 1 tsp. juice from lemon half into bowl; season with kosher salt. Hang on to lemon.

Toast the bread for 20 minutes, then check and remove any toasts that are golden brown. Continue to bake the remaining toasts, checking every 5 minutes, until all of the toasts are baked (usually ...