Croûtons

Not all croûtons are created equal. Croûtons come in all shapes and sizes. Some are spicy and others cheesy. What most have in common is that they are generally crispy and versatile. You can toss them in with your salad, add them to a soup, create a crunchy snack mix, make a stuffing for a chicken, add them to your meatloaf mix or even top off your pizza.

Croûtons can also be made out of just about any type of bread. If you are tired of the same old white bread type, try sourdough, pumpernickel or whole grain. And while croûtons are easy to find in your local supermarket, they are also easy to make.  And are much more healthy since you control what goes in them and you don't need to use all those nasty preservatives. So, if you are feeling creative, you can use that old stale bread and turn it into something truly enjoyable rather than just tossing it out.