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I love having a good meal. Particularly meals where the deliciousness is inversely proportional to effort. Allow me to give you an example from my own dinner tonight.

1) Take a clove of garlic. Slice off the top and put in a small baking dish. Drizzle with olive oil and cover with aluminum foil. Put in a 400 degree oven for 30 minutes.

2) Meanwhile, take a giant loaf of Syrian bread.

A note on Syrian bread. Here in Worcester, you would go to Bay State Bakery for these. Outside of Worcester, you’d probably want to find your own local Middle Eastern bakery. Good Syrian breads will get nice and crispy in the oven, which is what we’re looking for. Your big-brand pita pockets won’t work here.

3) Shread enough sharp cheddar cheese to just cover the loaf. When there’s about 10 minutes to go, slide the loaf directly onto the rack. Check after 5 minutes, though, as you’ll take it out as soon as the cheese is melted.

4) Top with hummus, the freshly roasted garlic, or whatever else piques your fancy!

I highly recommend the roasted garlic.