22 goodness cracked bread bread Recipes

leeks , trimmed of tough tops, leave 3 to 4 inches of green on white of leek, extra-virgin olive oil , 2 tbsp for soup, 1/4 cup for salad dressing, some for drizzling, bay leaf, fresh or dried, all purpose potatoes , such as russet, peeled and sliced, salt and freshly ground black pepper, good quality chicken stock , available on soup aisle, garlic , cracked away from skin, whole grain french bread, cut into very small pieces, plu more for dipping, slab bacon , 1 (1/2-inch) slice from butcher counter, shallot, chopped, white wine vinegar, dijon mustard, eggs, heads chicory, washed and torn into bite-sized pieces, heads endive , quartered lengthwise and leaves separated, chopped fresh tarragon leaves , a few sprigs, chopped fresh chives, for garnish

heads garlic, whole and unpeeled, approximately 1 quart (1.1 litres) chicken stock, olive oil, shallots or 2 medium onions, finely chopped, garlic, finely chopped, head celery, finely chopped, risotto rice, wine glasses dry white vermouth or dry white wine, sea salt, good handful fresh thyme , leaves picked, freshly ground black pepper, butter, freshly grated parmesan, shelled and peeled almonds, lightly crushed, cracked or chopped, handfuls coarse fresh bread crumbs, olive oil