French Onion Crostini
By Marci Lutsky
I am a seasonal cook. In winter I like all the heavy soups and stews while in summer I prefer using all the local produce I can get my hands on. So what happens if you miss winter recipes in summer? You deconstruct them and make them more seasonal! That's exactly what I did here with this French Onion Crostini recipe. With the help of sourdough bread from my Wildgrain subscription bread box, I took a family favorite recipe for French onion soup and made it into the perfect dish for entertaining in spring and summer. In recent years I have tried to get away from multiple trips during the week to the supermarket. How do I do this? By filling my pantry and freezer with enough staples to get me through the week. Wildgrain is perfect for this goal because you receive a box filled with … Read More >>
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