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This delightful bread snack is topped with cheese and tomatoes marinated in a basil flavoured dressing.. Ingredients: 8 slices of French Bread 1/4 cup Olives, Chopped 1/2 cup Cheese, Grated Salt and pepper to taste 1 Tbsp. Butter To be mixed together for the marinated tomatoes: 16 thin tomato slices 1 tsp. basil, chopped ( dry basil can also be used) 1/2 tsp. garlic, chopped 1 tsp. Olive oil Salt & pepper to taste Method: 1. Toast/ Grill the bread slices, and spread butter on them. 2. Place 2 marinated tomato slices on each slice of French Bread. 3. Sprinkle some olives on top and then some grated cheese. Season with salt & pepper. 4. Place on a microwave safe dish and microwave on High for 30-40 seconds. Serve Hot. Note: If you like it more spicy you can sprinkle some red chilli flakes on top.

A very easy salad with all the flavours complementing each other. For serving 2, you will need: 1 Onion Large- sliced into thick rings 1 Capsicum Large- cubed into 1 inch pieces 100-150 gms Cottage Cheese (Paneer)- Cut into thick slices 100 gms Red Lettuce 50 gms Green lettuce or mixed salad leaves 2 Tbsp. Mustard sauce Salt to taste olive oil 1 tbsp. 6 Green Olives (whole)- for garnishing (optional) 6 Black Olives (whole)- for garnishing (optional) 10 Cherry tomatoes (whole)- for garnishing (optional) 1. First of all marinate the paneer slices with mustard sauce for about 10-15 mins. 2. Season the capsicum and onion rings with olive oil and salt. 3. Grill/ pan sear them till they are golden brown. 4. Grill/ pan sear the paneer slices.Be careful as they get very soft. 5. Arrange as shown in the picture or the way you like.Serve warm.