Yields: 4-6 servings Prep Time: 5 minutes Cook Time: 15-20 minutes Ingredients: Day-old bread: Approximately 6 slices of your choice (French, sourdough, Italian, whole-wheat, etc.) cut into 1-inch cubes. Olive oil: 1/4 cup Grated Parmesan cheese: 1/3 cup Garlic powder: 1/2 teaspoon Dried Italian seasoning: 1 teaspoon Salt: 1/2 teaspoon Black pepper: 1/4 teaspoon Instructions: […]
Cilantro Lime Rice Recipe
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 […]
Whole Wheat Croutons Recipe
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 […]
Thyme Lemon Chicken Recipe
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 […]
Rosemary Croutons Recipe
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. […]
Sourdough Croutons Recipe
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 […]
Italian Seasoned Croutons Recipe
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 […]
Balsamic Vinegar Croutons Recipe
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 […]
Honey Mustard Croutons Recipe
Ingredients: Bread: 4-5 cups of day-old bread, cubed (about 1/2 inch cubes) Sourdough, ciabatta, French bread, or even whole wheat are all great options. Olive Oil: 2 tablespoons Honey: 1 tablespoon Dijon Mustard: 1 tablespoon Garlic Powder: 1/2 teaspoon Salt: 1/4 teaspoon Black Pepper: 1/4 teaspoon Optional Flavor Boosters: Dried herbs like thyme or Italian […]
Sun-Dried Tomato Croutons Recipe
Yields: About 2-3 cups Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 10-15 minutes Ingredients: Bread: 1/2 loaf of day-old crusty bread (ciabatta, sourdough, baguette, French bread), cubed into approximately 1-inch pieces. You’ll need around 4-5 cups of cubed bread. Olive oil: 1/4 cup Sun-dried tomatoes: 1/4 cup, oil-packed or dry, finely chopped (If using dry, soak […]