What do you do when you need croutons for salad or a dressing? Do you shell out good money for toasted stale bread at the store? You don't have to do that. Croutons are easy to make. You can use any kind of bread you like. Let's face it, the bread you buy is at least a day old when you buy it. Open it and it's on its way to being too stale to use for anything other than toast or croutons. So you do have stale bread at home. Don't throw it out. Make croutons. You might add some dried spices for different flavors.

CROUTONS
Loaf of bread, maybe Italian or French bread
Oil or margarine
Fresh garlic

Cut six slices of Italian or French bread 1/2 inch thick. Then cut each slice into bite-sized pieces. Slice a garlic clove into slivers and add to the skillet. Add the bread cubes and saute in oil or margarine until crisp and golden brown on all sides. Drain and cool bread cubes on paper towel. Croutons can be made in advance. Store in covered container.