Penne with Swiss Chard, Crostini, Roasted Cashews with Lemon and Thyme

We are never without bread in the household. I try to pick up a loaf and bring it home. If not, there is usually some in the freezer. By the way, the best way to reconstitute a frozen loaf is popping it into a hot, 400 degree oven for five minutes. For some reason, I had no bread on this occasion, so some melba rounds had to suffice... it worked, but I won't try it again... It's too "Good Housekeeping" for me.