Croutons recipes

Try this recipe from Gordon Ramsay - it's a crunchy alternative to traditional stuffing

Black beans make a great salad base - mix them with avocado, tomatoes and coriander Latin American style

Blitz this vibrant vegetarian soup to a smooth consistency, then serve hot or cold, with raw radishes and toasted sourdough for added crunch

The apple and sage contrast beautifully with naturally sweet butternut squash in this low-fat, gluten-free festive dinner party starter

Slice up flatbread and sprinkle with spice mix to make crunchy bites to serve with dip - perfect to share with drinks or as part of a meze spread

Spruce up your side dish with crispy bread cubes flavoured with garlic and lemon

Blackberries add bursts of sweetness to this colourful starter or light lunch - substitute feta for goat's cheese if you'd prefer

Saturday Kitchen's presenter and top chef James Martin shares his simple idea for a leafy side dish with a few added extras

Give meatballs a new lease of life in this substantial pasta-packed soup

Classic combination of eggs, garlic and cheese make for a rich, yet fresh lunch dish

Go beyond your average blend with this luxurious creamy shellfish soup, flavoured with saffron, brandy and fennel

Use up leftover sandwich fillings to customise an omelette. Kids will love it, along with the crunch of croutons to make a more exciting supper

A versatile and substantial main-meal salad - serve it just warm. A lovely summer lunch, or take along to a picnic

Nutty and nutritious barley adds real substance to this twist on classic French onion soup

Cook up this quick cauliflower soup for a light and tasty meal when you're short of time. Top with crispy chorizo, parsley and croutons

Heart-healthy salmon is ideal for a dinner party. Use pre-cooked polenta to make this main course recipe even easier

For an ideal lunch or starter, try this warming broccoli soup

Combine chicken, tomatoes, mozzarella and homemade garlic croutons to make this quick and easy one-pot. It's ideal for busy days when you're short on time

Kids will love this green vegetable blend with chunks of breaded fish fingers

Warming, tasty, filling - just ideal when friends or family pop round unannounced

A creamy vegetable blend works perfectly with crispy toast dipping soldiers and salty bacon

Feed your friends this simple freeze-ahead starter, topped with goat's cheese croutons for added crunch

This bistro-style salad would traditionally feature bacon, so using smoked haddock lends it a touch of unpredictability