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Croutons atop a salad. A crouton (/ ˈ k r uː t ɒ n /) is a piece of toasted or fried bread, normally cubed and seasoned. Croutons are used to add texture and flavor to salads [1] —notably the Caesar salad [2] — as an accompaniment to soups and stews, [1] or eaten as a snack food. [citation needed]
The etymology is dubious: the word crot described a small oil lamp made from burned clay, which resembles the mould used to prepare the cheese. Another explanation is that old Crottin gets harder and browner and tends to look like dung , the French word for an animal dropping being crotte .
Recipes vary, but traditional preparation involves covering 1–3 lbs of ground pork shoulder in milk or water in a large pot, then seasoning with onions and a mixture of spices. The blend of spices varies from recipe to recipe, but nearly all include ground cloves. Other spices often used include cinnamon, allspice, ginger, nutmeg, and bay leaf.
As reported by Dumas, it consisted of three main ingredients: fried onions, water and croutons. [9] A recipe in the Dictionnaire des alimens, vins et liqueurs, published during Louis XV's reign, is similar, but adds "a spoonful of good lean broth" before serving. None of these recipes call for grated cheese or gratinating. [n 2]
Beyond the beloved bread, the cafe’s day-to-night history can be traced through the 100-plus recipes, from morning and afternoon treats such as cheese scones, potato rosti and sage-and-anchovy ...
Today, Gardetto's is sold in "original" recipe (with changes as noted below) as well as in reduced fat original, Italian recipe, Italian cheese blend, and a deli-style mustard pretzel mix. Gardetto's Mixes do not contain peanuts or traces of tree nuts , but do contain wheat, milk, and soy ingredients.
Homemade Mac & Cheese. In our book, the perfect macaroni & cheese recipe has to nail three things: be extra creamy, plenty cheesy, and paired with a golden, crunchy topping. This recipe nails all ...
Proportionately speaking, croutons represent a small part of the salad experience. But a really good batch of, say, the garlic and cheese variety can lend lettuce and dressing gourmet-like refinement.