Soup and Bread Salad & Sloppy Joes

Golden Turnip Bisque with Kale Bread Salad

• Heat the soup gently.

• Remove the kale from the bag and cut the leaves lengthwise in half, and then crosswise into ribbons about 1" thick. Reserve.

• Heat a little oil or butter over medium in a sauté pan. Carefully toast the croutons on each side Be careful to not burn them!

• Arrange the toasted croutons on a large serving platter.

• Re-oil and heat the pan. Add the kale and sauté until just wilted and bright. Add them to the croutons. Work in batches with the greens. When done with the greens, toss the croutons and greens to combine. Top the bread salad with the chick peas. Add some dressing if you like. Olive oil and vinegar is great.

Sloppy Joe on Challah Rolls w. Baked Beans and Barley Salad

• Cut the rolls in 1/2 crosswise and toast.

• Heat the Joe in the microwave or on the stovetop. Serve as a sandwich or open-face.

• Heat the baked beans - again, stovetop or microwave is fine.

• Serve the barley salad at room temp.