When baked or fried until crispy, chickpeas take on a crunchy texture that resembles that of a crusty crouton. But unlike croutons, which are often made from gluten-laden bread, chickpeas are nutrient ...

The app I’ve found best suited for my needs is Crouton, from developer Devin Davies. Crouton offers a handful of valuable aids for cooking, but the feature at the center of it all is the app’s recipe ...

What you definitely shouldn't skip, though, is the crushed crouton crust. Not only does this give your casserole some crunch, but it also adds alliteration (an especially delicious literary device).