Panzanella At the end of the week, I frequently have a surplus of bread. From sandwich bread to a quarter of a baguette leftover from dinner, I regularly have too much — bread is the perishable whose expiration date always seems to sneak up on me. This is especially a problem in the summer, when humidity and heat cause bread to go stale or, worse, moldy. I’ve recently discovered an easy Tuscan favorite that may solve my extra bread problem in a most delicious way: panzanella. In his poem “In Lode delle Cipolle” — “In Praise of Onions” — the 16th-century Italian poet Bronzino lauded a mixture of oil, onions, vinegar and toast. He is believed to have been describing the beloved dish panzanella before the addition of tomatoes. This classic dish is not only delicious; it’s also easy to make and oh-so fresh. Panzanella
Adapted from Eating Well 2 pounds ripe tomatoes, cut into chunks ¼ cup finely chopped red onion ¼ cup chopped flat-leaf parsley 3 tablespoons finely slivered fresh basil 3 tablespoons soft, crumbly cheese (goat or feta) 4 cups stale white bread, torn into bite-size pieces ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil 3 tablespoons vinegar (champagne, redFOOD Farmers markets • AMHERST Amherst Village Common, Thursdays from 3 to 6 p.m., until Sept. 26. Visit amherstmarket.com. • ATKINSON 1 Kip Cam Road, Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., until Oct. 12. Visit atkinsonfarmersmarket.org. • BEDFORD St. Elizabeth Seton Parish (190 Meeting House Road), Tuesdays from 3 to 6 p.m., until Oct. 15. Visit bedfordfarmersmarket.org. • CANTERBURY Elkins Public Library (9 Center Road), Wednesdays from 4 to 6:30 p.m., until Oct. 2. There are two indoor markets on Saturday, Nov. 16, and Saturday, Dec. 14, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., in the Canterbury Elementary School gym (15 Baptist Road, Canterbury).Visit ccfma.net. • CONCORD Capitol Street, Saturdays from 8:30 a.m. to noon, and Wednesdays at the Steeplegate Mall parking lot from 3 to 7 p.m., until Oct. 26. Visit concordfarmersmarket. com. • CONTOOCOOK Contoocook Train Depot (896 Main St.), Saturdays from 9 a.m. to
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I’ve found a number of recipes for panzanella and they all look amazing. Here I’ll share the combination I tried, but feel free to experiment with any fresh veggies (think cucumbers or bell peppers) or herbs. Tomatoes are a must, in my opinion, and hopefully you know a neighbor who just harvested some from his own garden. Enjoy as an appetizer or snack and be sure to add a glass of pinot grigio. — Allison Willson Dudas
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wine, sherry or balsamic) ½ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon freshly ground pepper
Combine tomatoes, onions, parsley, basil, cheese and bread into large bowl. Whisk oil, vinegar, salt and pepper together in a small bowl. Pour over vegetable mixture and stir gently to coat. Let sit for 5 minutes, allowing enough time for bread to absorb flavors before serving.
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