How to Make Toast

the recipe you didn't know you needed

Today, I’m doing a deep dive on toast. This is a little bit of a break from my regular Wednesday content, but it’s something I’m deeply passionate about. The toast section of my cookbook (on sale today for Prime Day!!) was one of the last sections I added, but it seems so obvious now—I was eating toast all the time. It’s truly the perfect meal when you only have a few minutes between calls or if you want an easy weeknight dinner for one.

Here’s my ultimate toast guide to honor one of my favorite food groups. I’ll teach you how to make flavorful, crunchy toast, give you recipes for my favorite salads to pile on top, and let you know all the tools you need to make it easy and delicious. Scroll down to the bottom for the full PDF with eight of my favorite recipes!

sourdough + tahina + avocado + jammy egg

What You Need to Make the Best Toast

My number one tip for turning toast into a meal is to add protein on top: think tuna, cottage cheese, and eggs any style. (Now’s the time to reference my boiled egg guide.) The best part is with toast, you get way more surface area for delicious toppings compared to a sandwich. Here’s what you need:

• Good Sourdough - I use either homemade bread (more on that below) or sourdough from a local bakery. Ask them to slice it for you!

• Frying Pan - I use this one for pan-frying toast and this one for making perfect fried eggs.

• Tongs - One of my most-used tools for picking up bread, from a pan or toaster oven (please do NOT stick metal tongs in a traditional toaster).

• Garlic and/or Garlic Powder - Season. Your. Bread. You’ll notice a huge difference in your toasts immediately.

• Salt - See above!

  

My Favorite Recipes to Put on Toast

Dilly Cucumber Salad
Vegetarian

If you’re looking for a summertime hyperfixation meal, this is it. (Maybe you’ve made it before?? It’s one of my most popular recipes!) The salad is super refreshing—perfect for hot days—and packed with herbs, and you only need to turn on the stove to toast the bread. Paired with cottage cheese, this is one of my go-tos for a satisfying meal.