crouton
Seasoned, toasted morsel
A crouton is a small cube of toasted or fried bread, typically seasoned, used as a topping for salads and soups.
The crisp texture contrasts with softer ingredients: Caesar salad with garlic croutons.
Croutons are usually store-bought but can be made from stale bread.
Breaking with sound
- crispyBrittle and snapping
- goldenBright yellow, or precious
- toastedBrowned by heat
- brownedCooked until darker
crisped · brittle · crackly · firm · snappy · light · airy · dry
Wild-yeast bread starter
- baguetteElongated crusty loaf
- ciabattaFlat, airy Italian bread
- focacciaOiled Italian flatbread with herbs
- pumpernickelDense German rye bread
rye · brioche · challah · multigrain · wheat · white · artisanal · cubed
Cultivated plant area
- romaineElongated, crisp lettuce
- lettuceLeafy salad vegetable
- arugulaPeppery Mediterranean salad green
- spinachEdible dark green leaves
kale · mixed greens · vinaigrette · dressing · toppings · garnish · feta · parmesan
crunchy
Breaking with sound
browned · crisped · brittle · crackly · firm · snappy · light · airy · dry · hard
sourdough
Wild-yeast bread starter
- baguetteElongated crusty loaf
- ciabattaFlat, airy Italian bread
- focacciaOiled Italian flatbread with herbs
pumpernickel · rye · brioche · challah · multigrain · wheat · white · artisanal · cubed · diced
garden
Cultivated plant area
spinach · kale · mixed greens · vinaigrette · dressing · toppings · garnish · feta · parmesan · cherry tomatoes
garlic
Pungent culinary bulb
olive oil · rosemary · thyme · oregano · paprika · salt · pepper · Italian · ranch · cheese
tomato
Red culinary fruit
consommé · minestrone · floating · topping · garnish · dunking · soaking · broth · bowl
- golden brown foodspancakes, fries, toast, hash browns, croissants
- breadssliced bread, bagel, white bread, boules, brioche
- bite-sized foodsgrape, olive, pea, berry, nut
- crustsshortcrust, tart shell
croutonbread bowl
Hollowed loaf serving as dish
sandwich bread · bread loaf · toast · bruschetta · main course