Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Photocopy the template on page 118, and cut it out. Using template and a paring knife, cut bread into shapes. (Alternatively, cut bread freehand.)Place on a baking sheet; brush bread shapes with oil. Season with salt and pepper. Toast in oven until golden, 10 to 12 minutes.
2. Heat butter in a large saucepan over medium heat until foaming. Add onion; cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 4 minutes. Stir in flour; cook, stirring constantly, until mixture begins to turn golden, about 4 minutes.
3. Whisking constantly, gradually add milk. Cook until mixture thickens, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in cream, nutmeg, and cayenne. Season with salt and pepper. Stir in peas; cook until heated through, about 3 minutes.
4. Transfer pea mixture to a shallow serving dish. Arrange headstone croutons on top.