13 rustic croutons Recipes

rustic white bread (about 3 thick slices), tom into 24 1-inch pieces, garlic, minced (about 2 tsp), chopped fresh sage (about 6 large leaves ), olive oil, salt, grated parmesan

olive oil , plus, olive oil, butter, garlic cloves, minced, red pepper flakes, salt & freshly ground black pepper, ciabatta, cut into small cubes (or any rustic artisan bread), red wine vinegar, red grape tomatoes, sliced in half (or use yellow and pear or roma), sliced kalamata olive, perlini mozzarella cheese (small mozzarella balls), basil leaves, chopped

unsalted butter, olive oil, onion, thinly sliced, garlic cloves, smashed with the side of a knife and peeled, canned whole tomatoes in juice, water, heavy cream, kosher salt , plus more as needed, freshly ground black pepper , plus more as needed, crushed red pepper flakes, celery seed, dried oregano or 1/2 tsp finely chopped fresh oregano, sugar, unsalted butter, european-style rustic bread, crusts removed, cut into 3/4- to 1-inch cubes (30 to 36 cubes ), kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

mint leaf, marinated artichoke hearts, pecorino romano cheese, green grape, manchego cheese, diced, chorizo sausage, sliced, watermelon, cut into chunks, fresh basil, tomatoes, olive oil, sea salt, jalapeno pepper, sliced, avocado, peeled pitted and cut into chunks, jicama, cut into wedges, fresh lime juice, fresh mozzarella ball, extra virgin olive oil, red pepper flakes, anchovy fillet, lemon zest, caper berries, cut in half, roasted red pepper, cut into chunks, crouton, sweet paprika, extra virgin olive oil, sweet red pepper, cut into chunks, goat cheese, chunks, oregano, feta cheese, chunks, yellow tomatoes, cut into chunks, cucumber, cut into chunks, kalamata olive, rustic bread, cut into chunks, fresh mint or fresh basil, prosciutto, cantaloupe, cut into chunks, cucumber, cut into chunks, sea salt, fresh lime zest, cracked black pepper

torn salad greens, tomato, cut in wedges, crouton, deli corned beef, sliced ,cut into strips, cubed swiss cheese, drained sauerkraut, thousand island dressing

chicken breast for every 2 people being served. i usually use boneless/skinless for this unless i am going to cook them over a wood fire. then i would use skin on and bone in, thick cut bacon (apple smoked or maple will add another flavor level). choose a bacon that you love the taste of., amounts of the vegetable you use depend upon how many people you are feeding . for only 2 i would use 1/2 of each color of bell pepper for example. for 8 i would probably use a whole or nearly whole bell pepper., red, green, yellow, orange bell peppers, cored , seeds removed, sliced into strips., vidalia onions (sweet and mild ) or red onions (zing) cut into strips, yellow and green squash cut slightly thick then in half, asparagus cut into 1 1/2 inch bites, grape tomatoes, garlic cloves left whole for now, mushrooms (your favorite type , of course!), fresh green beans, broccoli and cauliflower can be used too; but make them bite sized pieces, olive oil (have at least a cup or two available depending on how many you are cooking for. you need this to roast the vegetables and for making your croutons!), day old french or italian bread cut up into good sized bites, bigger than what would come in a box of croutons, i cut it up 1 1/2 to 2 inches., fresh grated parmesan or romano cheese, garlic granules , fresh cracked pepper, italian seasonings...or fresh marjoram, basil and thyme, (cut up the basil into small bits), some times i ll add some peas and corn to this as well. also optional would be a couple of boiled eggs..., kosher salt and fresh cracked black pepper (white pepper could be added, but it is going to add a significant jolt in the heat/pepper pop department!)

farfalle/bow tie pasta, bacon, tomatoes, halved, baby spinach, mayonnaise, minced drained oil packed sun dried tomatoes, garlic cloves, minced, worcestershire sauce, rustic croutons

eggs, kosher salt, garlic cloves, crushed and peeled, bread , rustic, coarse textured, crust removed, cut into 3/4 inch cubes (3 cups), sherry wine vinegar, dijon mustard, fresh ground black pepper, bacon, cut into 3/4 inch squares, shallot, minced, loosely packed baby spinach leaves, washed and dried (10 oz.)

cantaloupe , cut into bite-sized pieces (about 5 lb, and remember, when selecting, less green means more ripe), extra virgin olive oil, cider vinegar, sugar, prosciutto di parma , torn into small shreds (about 4 oz), fresh chives, snipped (almost all of a 1 oz cello package, plus additional for garnish), fresh ground pepper (to taste), crusty country bread (about 1 lb. publix supermarket has a tuscan boule that i like alot), olive oil , for broiling, fresh goat cheese

unsalted butter, pancetta, chopped, leeks , well rinsed in several changes of water and whites only finely chopped, chopped yellow onions, salt, freshly ground white pepper, chopped fresh thyme, roasted garlic , recipe follows, dry white wine, chicken or vegetable stock, heavy cream, chopped fresh parsley, fresh lemon juice, rustic italian bread , cut into cubes, sliced rounds french bread, garlic, halved, crumbled goat cheese, extra virgin olive oil, chopped chives, garnish