Toasted French Bread With Blood Orange Coulis And Foie Gras Recipes

TOASTED BAGUETTE {CROSTINI}

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
• Brush both sides of the baguette slices with olive oil, followed by sprinkling both sides of the slices with salt and garlic powder. Place the slices on the lined baking sheet.
• Bake 5-7 minutes (or until golden brown). Flip the baguette over and bake for an additional 5-7 minutes.
• Once cooled, use for dips, or top with your favorite toppings.

THE BEST FRENCH TOAST

Steps:

• Arrange a rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 300 degrees F.
• Cut the bread into 8 slices about 3/4-inch thick. Arrange them in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet (it's ok if they overlap). Bake, flipping them halfway through, until very lightly golden on both sides, about 12 minutes. Let them cool on the baking sheet until ready to use. Reduce the oven temperature to 200 degrees F.
• Vigorously whisk the eggs in a large bowl until blended and no streaks of whites remain. Add the half-and-half, sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, salt and nutmeg and whisk until completely incorporated. Transfer to a 2-quart baking dish.
• Gently press 2 slices of the toasted bread into the custard. Turn to coat and then gently press down on the bread until you feel it start to soak up the custard-this is key for a luscious, moist texture. Let the bread soak for about 1 minute per side; it should feel heavy but still hold its shape and not fall apart.
• Melt 1 tablespoon of the butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium-low heat. Cook 2 of the soaked bread slices until they are a deep golden brown, the custard has set and the insides are cooked through, 4 to 5 minutes per side. The center of the bread will puff slightly while the crust will contract, making it look puckered. You may have to alternate between medium and medium-low heat if the bread browns too quickly or not fast enough. Transfer the slices to a rimmed baking sheet and hold in the warm oven. Repeat with the remaining butter and bread.
• Serve the French toast with butter, maple syrup and a sprinkle of confectioners' sugar.

TOASTED FRENCH BREAD WITH BLOOD ORANGE COULIS AND FOIE GRAS

Steps:

• Combine blood orange zest and juice in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir in sugar until dissolved. Bring to a boil, stirring frequently. Reduce heat to low and simmer, stirring occasionally, until mixture thickens into a syrup, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat and let coulis cool, about 5 minutes.
• Spread cooled coulis over toasted baguette slices. Spread foie gras on top.