Toast
A collection of recipes with the ingredient croutons.
Caesar dressing is easiest to make in a blender, blending all the ingredients until it's perfectly smooth, emulsified, and thick. If you have anchovies, you can puree a few and add them to the dressing for a more... read more
If you're looking for a delicious, hearty chef-made salad with a variety of contrasting ingredients, this salad won't disappoint. Multigrain croutons with Havarti cheese, baby kale leaves, iceberg lettuce, tomatoes, and chunks of beef in a savory... read more
The perfect Caesar salad is one made with homemade dressing and homemade croutons. Ree Drummond adds a touch of balsamic vinegar to her eggless dressing, which enhances its flavor. And to really bring out the flavor, let it... read more
A traditional Caesar salad consists of just three components—lettuce, croutons, and dressing—so each must be of the highest quality. Make fresh homemade Parmesan croutons and a delicious dressing with - read more
The classic Italian panzanella salad is made with bread cubes and sweet tomatoes, drenched in a tart vinaigrette. Sunny Anderson decided to add more flavor and color by adding fresh spinach. And pickled jalapeños... read more
These French toasts are perfect for a picnic if you have a cast-iron sandwich maker, and the ingredients won't take up valuable space in your cooler. Substitute banana for the eggs, and use coconut milk instead of regular milk. It's not... read more
This classic British snack is essentially a rich beer cheese fondue drizzled over toast—a comforting cheese dish at its simplest. For the topping, it's best to use a dark beer, stout, or... read more
A salad of endive, radicchio, and romaine lettuce in a sweet-tart dressing of fresh grape tomatoes is served with crispy Parmesan-crusted croutons and juicy slices of grilled steak. Before grilling, the steak is also rubbed with some of the tomato paste. read more
For a deeper, richer, and more complex flavor, add roasted bell peppers, roasted onions, and garlic to the tomatoes. You can roast the vegetables ahead of time, and when you're ready to make the soup, simply blend the ingredients together and... read more
The cheese croutons for this soup are made from hot cheese sandwiches with fresh basil, the flavor of which perfectly complements the rich tomato flavor of the soup. You can use any cheese you like, whether milder or sharper. The soup itself... read more
A delicious and flavorful tomato soup paired with a hot cheese sandwich is a great way to warm up on a chilly day. It's quick and easy to make, and you can use any ingredients listed in the recipe. For example: read more
This chicken soup is a lighter version of the traditional rassolnik. Its special flavor comes from pickled cucumbers, cucumber brine, and spicy grilled chicken, which is added a few minutes before it's ready. Unlike rassolnik, it's made without grains. read more
A delicious, easy-to-make tomato soup with the most delicious croutons you've ever eaten! Ree Drummond's thick and rich tomato soup will be a hit with the whole family. It's hard to resist its warming, spicy aroma, and especially its... read more
This hearty bean salad is packed with all the flavors of a classic BLT sandwich (bacon, lettuce, and tomato). A homemade herb mayo dressing adds a fresh kick, while crispy bacon and croutons add a nice crunch. It's a great... read more
Everything about this elegant salad is perfect: the contrasting combination of candied pecans and salty pancetta, succulent frisee leaves in a warm dressing, crisp radishes and – the highlight of this appetizer – blue cheese crostini, which will make the lettuce leafy side - read more
This salad is made with shrimp and squid in a homemade aioli sauce, which is added to the seafood while it's still in the pan. Toss the seafood with lettuce until the greens are slightly wilted, and serve with garlic baguette croutons. read more
This velvety creamy soup is loaded with healthy broccoli and kale. It's thickened with a little potato and butter, added at the very end. Serve topped with crispy croutons and grated Pecorino Romano cheese. read more
Add baby kale to the traditional Caesar salad romaine for an even more filling and healthy twist. Dress the salad with a classic anchovy dressing, which perfectly enhances its flavor. Sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese and fresh... read more
This dish, packed with all the flavors of a Caesar salad, is made from start to finish in one pot, making cleanup a breeze. The macaroni is cooked directly in milk, which is then topped with a mixture of mozzarella, cheddar, and cream cheese, and— read more
Dishes served in individual packages always look original and impressive. Guests usually enjoy this intriguing moment, as well as the opportunity to open their own package to inhale all the magical aromas. And for you, it's a great... read more
With a few spices and butter, you can transform an ordinary baguette into a stunning herb garlic bread—crisp, delicious, and flavorful—that no one will resist. Simply rub the halved bread with herb butter and— read more
Linguine pasta is served in a light dry white wine sauce with clams. It's delicious, just like in the best Italian restaurant, yet surprisingly simple to prepare with minimal ingredients. Besides the pasta, white wine, and fresh... read more
Ree Drummond suggests serving Caesar salad with a new, unusual flavor as an appetizer. No need to shred the lettuce: simply cut the romaine hearts into four lengthwise wedges and toss them generously with Parmesan dressing to... read more
Cheeseburger lovers will love this salad, which has all the ingredients of a delicious, juicy sandwich, and the flavor is just right! The only difference is that on a hot summer day, you won't have to stand over the stove frying patties for... read more
Tuscan kale may seem a bit tough for a salad, but once you grill it, the leaves become tender and develop a pleasant smoky flavor that complements a traditional Caesar dressing. read more
This dish is a quick twist on the American barbecue-style pulled pork and beans. Instead of pork, use smoked Polish sausage, add canned white beans, and it's ready in less than half an hour. read more
Crispy toast, delicious scrambled eggs, fried bacon, and cheese—the perfect combination for a delicious breakfast that's hard to resist. This recipe combines all these ingredients into a delicious sandwich, golden brown around the edges, and... read more
This delicious tomato cream soup is ready in just 20 minutes and contains just three ingredients. All you need is ready-made chicken or vegetable broth (homemade or store-bought), a can of pureed tomatoes, and heavy cream. That's it! read more
If you want to delight your guests with a delicious appetizer, prepare shrimp scampi and serve it on crispy garlic toast. It looks very elegant, cooks quickly, and the taste will impress everyone. The shrimp are stewed in a creamy sauce - read more
In summer, when tomatoes are in season, Italians love to make a light yet filling, delicious, and refreshing panzanella salad. Sliced tomatoes are mixed with stale bread cubes, fresh basil, cucumbers, capers, and a vinaigrette made from... read more
These aromatic and crispy garlic croutons can be served in place of bread with soup or used in appetizers. Simply butter baguette slices, sprinkle with spices, and toast until golden brown. One baguette will take you less than... read more
This rich, luxurious seafood stew makes a wonderful holiday treat. Vegetables—potatoes, onions, and celery—are simmered in a small amount of rich broth based on Spanish romesco sauce made with tomatoes, nuts, and peppers, followed by... read more
This delicate creamy soup made with fresh, ripe tomatoes will become a permanent part of your summer diet once you try it. The soup is cooked in chicken broth with sautéed carrots, onions, and garlic. The flavor is rich and vibrant, especially... read more
These delicious and filling sandwiches are made with the traditional ingredients of the classic Bistro salad. Toasted baguette slices, spread with a mixture of butter, mustard, and anchovies, are topped with a fried egg, slices of pâté (or liverwurst) read more
A simple yet incredibly delicious appetizer, pan con tomate (tomato bread) is often found on the menus of Catalan tapas bars. It's easy to prepare and is usually served with alcoholic drinks along with other toppings, like this one - read more
Juicy, sweet tomatoes make a great topping for Italian bruschetta, a light appetizer that can be served for any occasion, whether it's a house party, a festive buffet, or a snack while waiting for dinner. Paired with fragrant fresh basil and... read more
Crispy Italian mini crostini sandwiches are perfect for appetizers at home parties and celebrations. This appetizer pairs creamy ricotta perfectly with a light salad of juicy fresh asparagus and fragrant basil. read more
Italian mini crostini sandwiches are the perfect appetizer for home parties. They're quick to prepare, and the perfect combination of ingredients creates a unique, refreshing flavor—perfect for pairing with wine or other spirits. read more
Welsh toast is crispy toast topped with a rich cheese sauce. It can be served for breakfast, as a snack, or as a side dish to other dishes. In this recipe, the cheese sauce is made with beer (porter), heavy cream, and... read more
Make some delicious and flavorful garlic bread for lunch with a little twist on your standard loaf. Cut the bread in half lengthwise, toast it in the oven on the grill, rub it with a mixture of oil and garlic, and sprinkle it with chopped fresh... read more
Oyster mushrooms, leeks, and green peas make a great base for a delicious, light spring soup. The vegetables are sautéed with the mushrooms in olive oil, then poured with chicken broth and simmered for a few minutes until tender. Its distinctive flavor... read more
This Italian bruschetta will be a striking centerpiece and captivate everyone with its equally vibrant flavor. Toasted ciabatta slices are topped with salsa verde (a green sauce) made from kale, garlic, capers, and mustard, topped with chunks of fresh cheese. read more
Porcini mushrooms, along with sherry and white wine, add a more sophisticated and complex flavor to French onion soup. Use dried porcini mushrooms, pre-boiling them to plump them up and infuse the cooking liquid. read more
This variation on a traditional Provencal dish uses 40 cloves of garlic in three ways: some are fried whole in butter, others are baked and turned into a flavorful garlic paste for the sauce, and the remaining few cloves are used read more
The highlight of any Caesar salad is, without a doubt, its dressing, which adds a vibrant and unforgettable flavor to the succulent lettuce leaves. This recipe offers a lighter version, replacing the traditional olive oil and egg yolks with... read more
Crispy sandwiches with a juicy topping are a hit at any house party. Make Italian crostini with braised spinach and goat cheese for a delicious and very healthy appetizer. Baguette slices are toasted in the oven and served immediately. read more
Love a savory pepperoni pizza? Transform it into a delicious, warming soup! The base of the soup is a mixture of chicken broth and marinara sauce, thickened with Parmesan, in which pre-sautéed mushrooms, onions, and spices are simmered. Ready - read more
This aromatic meatball soup is delicious, rich, thick, and healthy. Best of all, it doesn't take long to make. While the sauté is cooking, combine the ground beef with grated Parmesan and the other meatball ingredients. read more
Although traditional Italian panzanella salad is considered a summer treat, it can easily be adapted to a winter diet by replacing the tomatoes with seasonal vegetables like roasted pumpkin and Brussels sprouts. The other main ingredients are: read more
If you're looking for some unusual appetizers with new flavors for your holiday treat, be sure to try these crostini with marshmallow-ricotta cream, thin slices of prosciutto, and baked sweet potato cubes, all piled on toasted slices - read more
If you want to treat your guests to a unique Italian-style dessert without the hassle, try Nutella, a soft cheese spread with chocolate spread. Arrange the ingredients on a wooden board and place a shot glass next to them. read more
Warm, crispy bread with melting cheese will brighten up any meal. Serve it instead of regular bread with soups, stews, salads, or simply as an appetizer. Everyone loves this bread; its aroma alone lifts the mood. Slices of bread first - read more
Pistou soup (French: soupe au pistou) is a flavorful French soup filled with summer vegetables. It includes zucchini, squash, carrots, celery, green beans, leeks, and tomatoes, all cut into small, uniform cubes. But the highlight of this... read more
Each serving is made with a trout carcass, opened, gutted, and cleared of head, fins, and bones. The fish is sprinkled with lemon juice, baked uncovered in the oven, and served with a juicy salad of arugula, radish, celery, and pickled... read more
Enjoy the perfect taste of this tomato soup, moderately spicy and moderately sweet, with a slight tartness and a rich flavor that comes from baked tomatoes, crushed tomatoes and tomato paste, as well as aromatic spices and a touch of sherry. All - read more
This hearty vegetable soup contains the same ingredients as the popular French stew: eggplant, zucchini, tomatoes, onions, and garlic. All the vegetables are added to the pot and simmered in a specific order based on their cooking time. read more
Transform a traditional Caesar salad from a light appetizer into a hearty meal by filling it with cooked fusilli pasta and baby corn. Torn lettuce leaves are mixed with fresh corn, pasta, and crispy croutons, and that's it! read more
Fragrant and delicious, grilled garlic bread makes a great addition to any meal. It can also be served as a standalone snack, perhaps with beer, or used to make crispy sandwiches. Before - read more
Cold zucchini soup is as refreshing in summer as Spanish gazpacho. It's very smooth, with a slight creamy flavor from the sour milk, and most importantly, it's light. Zucchini is sautéed in butter with leeks, then... read more
A garden salad is a whole bowl of vitamins in the form of seasonal vegetables and herbs. There's no exact recipe for a garden salad, and its ingredients depend on what's currently growing in the garden. However, this salad is most often found in this form: read more
Cold and refreshing Spanish gazpacho soup is a must-try on a hot summer day. Not only does this dish pleasantly cool you down from the inside, it's quite nutritious and rich in vitamins, which are preserved because the soup isn't boiled, but... read more
The shrimp for this light and delicious salad can be grilled or pan-fried, tossed with olive oil and ground black pepper. Once the shrimp are done, drizzle them with lemon juice. Its citrusy flavor is... read more
One of the simplest summer salads, made with tomatoes, stale bread, olive oil, basil, and vinaigrette, Tuscan panzanella is refreshing yet quite filling. It contains: read more
It's impossible not to fall in love with this salad for the combination of flavors and textures it offers: tender pieces of avocado and crab meat, crispy and juicy green beans and green salad, croutons, and tomatoes. Everything is drizzled with a stunning yogurt sauce. read more
The traditional American dish shrimp scampi is made with shrimp sautéed in butter, garlic, and white wine. This recipe also makes a lighter sauce, without the butter, making it more nutritious, but not... read more
Blue cheese and creamy ricotta spread pair perfectly with baked tomatoes. A three-cheese spread on a slice of crispy bread offers a true blend of Italian flavors. And aromatic basil is a must-have. read more
An appetizer of crostini arranged on a platter looks elegant and very appetizing, especially when it's crostini with baked tomatoes. Tomatoes baked in a dressing of honey, vinegar, and olive oil exude such a rich aroma that they... read more
An easy-to-make appetizer that will grace a festive table and bring joy on a weekday. Miniature bruschetta sandwiches combine all the delights of an Italian appetizer: crispy toasted bread, the rich flavors of melted... read more
A warm salad can be served as an appetizer, or antipasto. In Italian cuisine, this term refers to an appetizer served before the main meal, featuring cold meats, olives, bread, and all the best ingredients in the house. Antipasto typically consists of: read more
A Mexican taco is typically a small tortilla filled with meat and vegetables, but why not get creative and make an all-vegetable taco? Of course, such an appetizer won't have much in common with the hearty Mexican tacos. read more
Cold gazpacho soup is just the thing for a hot summer day. This light and refreshing vegetable and fruit dish is perfect for those watching their calorie intake and vegetarians. Crispy toasted bread pairs perfectly with the texture. read more
Crostini are a very popular Italian toast. They're essentially toasted croutons, sometimes spiced and topped with various toppings, which need to remain crispy to prevent the sandwich from becoming soggy. The most important criterion is their size; they can be... read more
Few people know this, but Caesar salad isn't an Italian dish named after a Roman emperor. It was invented in Mexico by American restaurateur Caesar Cardini, who had establishments in two cities on the border between the US and Mexico. read more
"Everything you love for breakfast can be made for lunch, too. It's not like we took the dish apart; we reassembled it, incorporating only the flavors. This lunchtime take on a favorite breakfast dish, the salmon bagel, is a reminder of—" read more
Detailed recipe with photos.
Detailed recipe with photos.
Detailed recipe with photos.
Three types of cold cuts plus buttery Swiss cheese, cool avocado, and juicy cherry tomatoes are added to a bed of fresh herbs, all tossed with your choice of dressing. How about a shallot vinaigrette or a... read more
Giada De Laurentiis's creamy soup is especially flavorful thanks to sautéed garlic, carrots, and onions, along with chopped fresh sage leaves. Serve this dish with cheesy crostini. read more
Equally beautiful and delicious, this easy-to-make soup is served in roasted pumpkin or acorn squash pots. Plus, some pumpkin seeds, croutons, and fried onions add flavor and crunch. read more
The selection of salads is enormous right now! We suggest you try our new "Salad with a Twist." It's perfect for both office get-togethers and quiet family evenings. read more
Detailed recipe with photos.
Detailed recipe with photos.
Detailed recipe with photos.
This original salad recipe is made with ingredients found in the famous Italian Sub sandwich. It consists of four types of sausage, olives, pickled vegetables, cheese, lettuce, and toasted bread. read more
A tofu omelet with fried potatoes and bell peppers. Served as a warm salad on a tortilla. This dish is perfect for breakfast. read more
Detailed recipe with photos.
Detailed recipe with photos.
An Italian panzanella salad with salami, made with grilled vegetables and bread. This salad can be served as a main course for four or as a side dish with turkey for more. read more








































































































