Goat Cheese and Sardines Toast

1: Preheat oven to 425°F.

2: Add sardines to a baking dish, split in half and optionally remove the spine; add lemon zest and juice, capers, and black pepper and bake for 10 minutes.

3: To make the goat cheese spread, mix goat cheese with lemon zest, juice, and black pepper.

4: Slice and season baguette with olive oil, salt, and pepper on both sides and sear on a skillet; rub a garlic clove on each slice.

5: Spread a spoonful of the goat cheese, place a sardine half on top, add thinly sliced sweet red peppers, dill, and pour some of the lemon/caper sauce over.

6: Serve with grilled lemon and enjoy!