Buttermilk Bread

Using leftover dough from my cinnamon raisin swirl bread (the Artisan Bread in Five Minutes a Day recipe makes enough dough for 4 loaves, I made a half recipe and got 2 loaves out of it), I baked up this awesome buttermilk bread.  

Super tender from the buttermilk in the dough, but still it is sturdy enough to brave the toaster and turn out some kick-ass toast.  The toast is so good- it reminds me of the Pepperidge Farm Toasting White Bread that my Grandma McCarthy always used to have on hand.... not sure if they make it anymore, but this buttermilk bread is a really good substitute!!

Eggplant Feta Salad Toasts

Sometimes I feel like Deb from Smitten Kitchen has a secret view into my refrigerator. She always seems to put together dishes that use exactly what I have that week from the CSA. Maybe she gets a photo of my fridge contents every week, a la Mark Menjivar's 'You Are What You Eat'? I guess I shouldn't be too surprised since that's the nature of eating seasonally, but still... mind reader! Refrigerator looker! Anywho... this roasted eggplant salad with feta and green onion is super easy and pretty delicious. Try it!

Mushroom and Chive Toasts

Deb from Smitten Kitchen raved about these creamy mushroom chive toasts so much that I had to give them a try. Simple ingredients (stuff you probably have in your pantry), easy preparation, but luxurious tasting. Like the gougeres, perfect for a cocktail party.

I only had regular button mushrooms and simple white bread, and that worked just fine.