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5 Quick & Delicious Ways to Serve Bread

Posted Mon, Jun 23, 2008, 11:01 am PDT
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Forget what those no-carb naysayers think. We still say it's the perfect accompaniment to any meal ... sliced bread. But this tasty treat can be so much more. Stash the butter and knives and prepare to turn that warm crusty loaf on its head.

1. Tiny Toasts  Make your next salad really come alive by whipping up your very own homemade gourmet croutons. Chop up a loaf of bread (sourdough works great) into small cubes. Drizzle with scented oil (truffle, garlic, or basil), dried parsley and a touch of salt then place them in the oven until they're slightly golden brown and crispy. Delicious!

2. Tasty Toppings  Whip up a delectable appetizer or side dish by slicing bread into 1-2 inch thin pieces. Lightly toast under the broiler, then spread with your favorite dip whether it's hummus, chopped olive tapenade, or roasted peppers.  Or, create your own basil pesto (basil, pine nuts, parmesan cheese and olive oil blended together to medium thickness), then top off with a squeeze of lemon and fresh parsley garnish. 

3. A Dip's Best Friend  Forget the tortillas and make your own chips to go with that guacamole and salsa.  Slice the loaf into very thin pieces, spray with a touch of olive oil, then bake them until they're light and crispy.

4. Soup It Up  Turn that bread into a bowl by cutting off the top of a small, round loaf and scooping out the insides. Warm it up then fill with your favorite soup whether homemade or out of the can. The best part is digging into it after soaking up all of the flavors of the soup.

5. A Slice Of Sweetness  Start with an airy French baguette, sliced thinly or a slice of any kind of white bread. Place a square of rich, dark chocolate on each slice and toast under the broiler until the bread is golden and the chocolate has melted. After one bite, you'll never want to eat anything else!

Average (9 Ratings): 3 out of 5 stars

5 Comments

  • 1. Posted by nahamarie.deamor on Sat, Jun 20, 2009, 5:32 am PDT

    i love many kind of recepies....i love do cook more in my life this my hobby...not bored to mny kind of ingredient.....

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  • 2. Posted by Carol A on Sat, Jun 20, 2009, 3:15 pm PDT

    I can't find humus where I live in West Branch. What can I do? I love it.

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  • 3. Posted by beelee6369 on Tue, Oct 13, 2009, 10:51 pm PDT

    awesome always looking for new ideas thats the Italian/English women in me... ty very much.... bee

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  • 4. Posted by Kitten on Tue, Oct 20, 2009, 4:58 pm PDT

    for Carol A - you can easily make your own hummus if you have a food processor. Basic recipe - 1 can garbonzo beans or chickpeas (the same thing, but sometimes labeled as one or the other) drained. 2-3 cloves garlic, pressed. 3 T Tahini (a sesame seed paste, find it at an indian foods store or search online) Juice of 1 lemon, seeds removed. To vary the flavor you can add - fresh oregano, ground black pepper, roasted red peppers, ect. Very easy to make, and also good as a sandwich spread as well as a dip for bread, veggies, pitas.

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  • 5. Posted by Phoebe on Tue, Oct 20, 2009, 5:20 pm PDT

    Can't find hummus? Make it...super easy. Get a can of garbanzo beans, drain, rinse well. I skin mine just because it's creamier, but you don't have to. Get a couple of tablespoons of tahini, a shot of olive oil, a squirt of lemon juice, garlic salt to taste (same with sage or sometimes hot sauce) a couple of tablespoons of water if you need to and puree. My hubby loves that i make this. He knows that if I take the time to skin them it's a special treat.

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