Ingredients 6 slices whole wheat bread: Day-old or slightly stale bread works best. ¼ cup olive oil ½ teaspoon garlic powder ½ teaspoon dried Italian seasoning: or use any herbs you like (thyme, oregano, rosemary) ¼ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon black pepper Instructions: Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Cut the bread: Cut […]

Ingredients: Bread: 1/2 to 1 loaf of day-old bread (sourdough, French bread, baguette, etc.). Stale bread works best! Olive oil: 1/4 cup Fresh rosemary: 1-2 tablespoons, finely chopped Garlic powder: 1 teaspoon (optional, but delicious) Salt: 1/2 teaspoon Black pepper: 1/4 teaspoon Instructions: Prep the bread: Slice the bread into 1/2 inch to 1-inch cubes. […]

Ingredients: Sourdough bread: 1/2 loaf of stale sourdough (about 4-5 cups cubed), or 1 full loaf of fresh sourdough Olive oil: 1/4 cup Salt: 1/2 teaspoon Black pepper: 1/4 teaspoon Garlic powder: 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning: 1 teaspoon Optional additions: Grated Parmesan cheese: 1/4 cup Dried herbs like rosemary, thyme, dill, or parsley Instructions: Prep […]

Ingredients: Bread: 1 loaf of day-old Italian, French, or sourdough bread (about 12 oz). Stale bread works best for crispy croutons. Olive oil: 1/4 cup Seasonings: 1 tsp dried basil 1 tsp dried oregano 1/2 tsp dried parsley 1 tsp grated Parmesan cheese (optional, but delicious!) 1/2 tsp garlic powder 1/4 tsp salt 1/4 tsp […]

Ingredients: Bread: 1 day-old loaf of your favorite crusty bread. Sourdough, ciabatta, French baguette, etc., all work well. Olive oil: 1/4 cup Balsamic vinegar: 2 tablespoons Garlic: 2 cloves, minced (or 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder) Dried herbs: 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning or dried rosemary and thyme mix Salt and pepper: To taste Instructions: Preheat the […]

Ingredients: Bread: 1/2 loaf of slightly stale bread (sourdough, French, Italian, or any crusty bread works well). Cut into 1-inch cubes. Olive Oil: 1/4 cup Lemon Pepper Seasoning: 2 tablespoons Garlic Powder: 1/2 teaspoon (optional) Salt: 1/4 teaspoon (optional, adjust based on your lemon pepper seasoning) Fresh Lemon: 1/2 lemon, cut into wedges Equipment Large […]

Ingredients Stale bread: 4-5 cups cubed (about 1-inch cubes). Day-old bagels, sourdough, or another hearty bread work great. Olive oil: 3-4 tablespoons Everything but the Bagel seasoning: 2-3 tablespoons (store-bought or see note for homemade version) Optional additions: 1 teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon onion powder, ½ cup finely grated Parmesan cheese (for extra cheesy […]

Yields: 8 servings Prep Time: 30 minutes Chill Time: 6 hours or overnight Ingredients For the Crust: 1 and 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup (1 stick) cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces 1/4 cup ice-cold water For the Filling: 1 1/3 cups granulated sugar 4 large eggs 8 ounces bittersweet […]

Ingredients: Rice: 1 cup long-grain white rice (jasmine or basmati are excellent choices) Liquid: 1 ½ cups water, OR for richer flavor, use chicken or vegetable broth Fat: 1 tablespoon olive oil or butter Aromatics: ½ small onion, finely chopped (optional) Garlic: 1-2 cloves garlic, minced (optional) Citrus: Juice of 1 lime + zest from […]

Yields: 4 servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 30-40 minutes (depending on method) Ingredients: Chicken: 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or bone-in thighs for a richer flavor) Marinade/Sauce: 1/4 cup olive oil 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice 1-2 tablespoons lemon zest 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme (or 1 teaspoon dried […]