I wanted to share a recipe for homemade croutons that are delicious on a summer veggie salad. My salads these days have lettuce, fresh, raw broccoli, crisp, cold carrot slices, juicy chunks of yellow tomatoes out of my mom’s organic garden, quartered pieces of peeled cucumber of the aforementioned garden, a hard boiled egg, and a raspberry vinegrette. One of my favorite, not so healthy, toppings are French’s Fried Onions. YUM! The only problem is that I have to sneak and eat my salad or Lily and Rachel are constantly picking parts of my salad as I eat. Not a bad problem to have, just annoying. J

3 slices bread, cubed (I used homemade and I suggest using thick slices not the thin heels)

¼ cup butter

½ tsp dill or parsley

½ tsp garlic powder

2 TBS parmesan cheese

*In a microwave safe dish, melt the butter. Add the spices (I also added salt) and cheese. Stir well then add the bread cubes. Microwave on high for 2 minutes and then stir. Microwave for another minute or two.

I have my Aunt Meme to thank for this recipe. J

 (Before I microwaved the bread cubes.)