Category: Bread

Creamy Garlic Soup

12/11/2024

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Ingredients

1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 small heads garlic, smashed and peeled, plus 3 cloves, thinly sliced (if using as a garnish)
1 small onion, chopped
1 cup dry white wine
2 sprigs thyme
1 bay leaf
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1 piece Parmesan cheese rind, plus 1/2 cup grated Parmesan
2 cups cubed day-old crusty bread
1/3 cup sour cream
Fresh dill, for topping

Preparation

Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the smashed garlic and onion and cook, stirring, until soft and lightly golden, about 8 minutes.
Add the wine, thyme, bay leaf, 1/2 teaspoon salt, pepper to taste and the cheese rind. Bring to a simmer and cook until reduced by half, about 5 minutes.
Add 5 cups water, reduce the heat to low and bring to a gentle simmer; cook until the garlic is very soft, about 30 minutes. Remove from the heat, add the bread and let soak, 10 minutes.
Remove the thyme, bay leaf and cheese rind from the saucepan; stir in the grated cheese, sour cream and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
Transfer the soup to a blender in batches and puree until smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
If using garlic as a garnish, combine the remaining 3 tablespoons olive oil, the sliced garlic and a pinch of salt in a skillet over low heat; cook until the garlic is golden and crisp, 12 to 15 minutes.
Divide the soup among bowls. Top with the fried garlic, some of the garlic oil, and dill.

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Panzanella Salad

6/9/2021

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Ingredients

2 1/2 pounds mixed tomatoes, cut into bite-sized pieces
2 teaspoons kosher salt, plus more for seasoning
3/4 pound day old bread of your choice, 1 1/2-inch cubes (about 6 cups bread cubes)
½ cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 small shallot, minced (about 2 tablespoons)
2 medium cloves garlic, minced (about 2 teaspoons)
1/2 teaspoon dijon mustard
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar or red wine vinegar
Freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup packed basil leaves, roughly chopped

Directions

Place tomatoes in a colander set over a bowl and season with 2 teaspoons kosher salt. Toss to coat. Set aside at room temperature to drain. Drain for a minimum of 15 minutes.
Remove colander with tomatoes from bowl with tomato juice. Place colander with tomatoes in the sink.
Add shallot, garlic, mustard, and vinegar to the bowl with tomato juice. Whisking constantly, drizzle in the 1/2 cup olive oil. Season dressing to taste with salt and pepper.
Combine bread cubes, tomatoes, and dressing in a large bowl. Add basil leaves. Toss everything to coat and season with salt and pepper. Let rest for 30 minutes before serving, tossing occasionally until dressing is completely absorbed by bread.

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Ingredients
4 to 4 1/2 cups cubed bread*
4 large eggs
1 1/4 cups milk
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup maple syrup
1/4 cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract, or 1/8 teaspoon butter-pecan or butter-rum flavor
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup diced pecans or walnuts, optional*

*Cranberry walnut bread is a great choice for this recipe, but any artisanal bread works well.

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F and grease a 1 1/2-quart casserole or baking dish.
Place the bread cubes into the prepared pan. Whisk the eggs, milk, cream, syrup, sugar, flavoring, nutmeg, and salt together. Pour over the bread cubes and let sit for 15 minutes to absorb the liquid. Press the cubes down into the liquid if the edges are dry.
Bake the pudding for 35 minutes. Remove from the oven and sprinkle with the nuts if adding. Return to the oven and bake for an additional 15 to 20 minutes, until the pudding has puffed up and is light brown around the edges. Remove from the oven and let stand for a few minutes — the pudding will settle as it sits; that's OK. Serve immediately, or reheat before serving.
Store, covered, in the refrigerator for 5 days.

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Panzanella Salad Soup

10/2/2019

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This soup is literally left over panzanella salad. Add all the salad ingredients to a pot. Add sufficient liquid to be able to cook/simmer the soup for 20 minutes. Puree in batches. Eat room temperature or hot. Freezes well.

There are a variety of recipes for panzanella salad, with the basic ingredients being tomatoes and slightly stale bread cubes. The recipe tasting version included summer vegetables and was dressed with a balsamic vinaigrette. Vegetable broth was used for the broth.

Ingredients for salad
Zucchini cut into 1 inch pieces
Tomatoes cut into 1 inch pieces
Thinly sliced red onion
Fresh corn kernels
French bread baguettes, slightly stale, cubed
Fresh mozzarella cheese pearls

Dressing:
Olive oil
Balsamic vinegar
Minced garlic
Italian seasoning
Salt and coarsely ground pepper

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Cranberry Walnut Maple Bread Pudding

2/6/2019

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Serves 10
4 -41⁄2 cups cranberry walnut bread, cubed
4 large eggs
21⁄4 cups milk
1⁄2 cup maple syrup
1⁄4 cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1⁄2 teaspoon nutmeg
1⁄4 teaspoon salt
½ cup warmed maple syrup
Ice cream or whipped cream

Preheat your oven to 350°F.
Grease a 1½ quart casserole or baking dish.
Place the bread cubes into the prepared pan.
Whisk the eggs, milk, syrup, sugar, vanilla, nutmeg and salt together. Pour over the bread cubes. Let sit for 15 minutes to absorb the liquid. Press the cubes down into the liquid if the edges are dry.
Bake the pudding for about 50 minutes, until the pudding has puffed up and is light brown around the edges.
Remove from the oven and let stand for a few minutes, the pudding will sink as it sits, as it should.
Serve warm topped with whipped cream or ice cream and drizzled with warmed maple syrup.

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