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Panettone French Toast

Easy
For the syrup:Combine 250ml of water and brown sugar in a heavy medium saucepan. Bring to a boil over high heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Boil until the syrup reduces to 250ml, about 10 minutes. Remove from the heat and whisk in the cream
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Serves
6

Brandied Mushrooms in Cream Over Rye French Toast

Easy
For the Mushrooms Melt butter in a large sauté pan over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms and sauté until tender and almost all liquid has evaporated, about 5 minutes. Add shallot, thyme and cook for 1 minute. Add brandy, stir, then add cream. R
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Serves
6

Bourbon ball french toast

Easy
French Toast:1 (450g) loaf firm textured bread, preferably a baguette Canola oil, for fryingBourbon Vanilla Custard, recipe followsChocolate syrupKentucky Bourbon Whipped Cream, recipe follows568g fresh sliced strawberries100g toasted pecan halvesFor
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Serves
-

Sticky Bun French Toast

Easy
Preheat the oven to 170°C. Beat the cream cheese with the 2 tsp of maple syrup and cinnamon until smooth. Trim the top and bottom off of each of the sticky buns so that they are about 2-inches tall, and slice the sticky bun almost in half hori
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
18 mins
Serves
2

Cinnamon Plums with French Toast

Easy
For the plums: Put the cranberry juice and sugar into a wide saucepan and stir to help start dissolving the sugar. Then put the saucepan over a low heat until the sugar dissolves entirely. Halve the plums and remove the stones, then halve them agai
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Serves
4

Pumpkin French toast stuffed with blackberry-caramel mascarpone

Easy
For the blackberry-caramel: 1) Combine the sugar and water in a small saucepan over high heat and cook, without stirring, until amber brown, about 8 minutes. Meanwhile heat the cream gently in a small saucepan over a low heat. 2) Slowly whisk the w
Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Serves
4

French toast with mixed berries

Easy
To prepare the mixed berries: 1) Combine the sugar, vanilla bean and seeds, citrus zests, and water in a small saucepan. Bring to the boil and then reduce the heat to low. Simmer very gently until syrupy, about 25 minutes. 2) Remove from the heat
Prep Time
60 mins
Cook Time
40 mins
Serves
6

French Toast with Salted Caramel and Creme Fraiche

Medium
To make the caramel: Using a food processor, pulverize the granulated sugar into fine powder/dust. In a pot, heat water on medium. As water begins to slowly heat, carefully pour pulverized sugar into the center of the pot, creating a mound. Do not to
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Serves
4

Surrey's Cafe: Bananas Foster French toast

Easy
1) For the bananas Foster stuffing, add all ingredients, except 1 banana, to a bowl and thoroughly mix with a hand held blender until it is well combined and uniform. 2) To make the French toast batter, whip the eggs and sugar with a whisk. Add van
Prep Time
60 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Serves
4

Texas French Toast Bananas Foster

Easy
Batter: In a large bowl, combine all of the ingredients until a smooth batter is formed.Sauce: In a saucepan over medium-high heat, melt the butter, then add the brown sugar. Stir continuously until the sugar has dissolved. Add the cinnamon and orang
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Serves
4

French toast crostini with honey creme fraiche

Easy
1) Prepare Honey creme fraiche by whisking ingredients in a bowl and set aside. 2) In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, cream, vanilla, salt and cinnamon until well blended. 3) In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Remember, b
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Serves
-

Challah French toast

Easy
1) Preheat the oven to 140C/Gas mark 1. In a large shallow bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk or cream, orange zest, vanilla, honey and salt. 2) Slice the challah or brioche into 2cm thick slices and soak as many slices as possible in the egg mixtu
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
12 mins
Serves
8

Croissant French Toast

Easy
1. For the blackberry syrup, in a saucepan, combine the blackberries, sugar and 1/2 cup water. Bring to a gentle boil and cook for 5 minutes on low. Stir in the cornstarch, then continue cooking, using a whisk or spoon to mash the larger pieces of bl
Prep Time
4 mins
Cook Time
12 mins
Serves
8

La Isla's stuffed french toast

Easy
1) In a medium bowl, using a hand beater, beat the 2 tbsp of butter, and the cream cheese until combined. Add the marmalade and mix until incorporated, then fold in the strawberries and guava shells, using a rubber scraper. Transfer the mixture to a
Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Serves
4

Classic French Toast with Strawberry Syrup

Easy
1. Crack the eggs into a blender and add the milk and cinnamon. Blend until the yolks and whites are incorporated. (This step can be accomplished in a shallow dish with a whisk or fork as well.) Pour the mixture into a shallow dish or wide-bottom bow
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Serves
4

Waffled Brioche French Toast

Easy
Preheat a waffle iron to medium-high. Preheat the oven to 200 degrees F (to keep cooked waffles warm). Whisk together the milk, sugar, vanilla, salt and eggs in a bowl or baking dish. Soak a piece of bread in the mixture for 2 minutes per side.Lightl
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Serves
4

Sourdough french toast with orange bourbon butter and spiced pecans

Easy
First make the spiced pecans: 1) Preheat oven to 180C/Gas 4. 2) In a small bowl, mix the sugar and spices and set aside. 3) In a medium bowl, mix the pecan pieces with the egg white until well coated. Add the sugar and spice blend to the pecans and
Prep Time
45 mins
Cook Time
80 mins
Serves
8

Cinnamon Baked French Toast

Easy
For the French toast: Grease the baking pan with butter. Tear the bread into chunks, or cut into cubes, and evenly distribute in the pan. Crack the eggs in a big bowl. Whisk together the eggs, milk, cream, granulated sugar, brown sugar and vanilla. P
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
45 mins
Serves
12

Baked french toast casserole

Medium
1) Slice French bread into 20 slices, 1-inch thick each. (Use any extra bread for garlic toast or bread crumbs). Arrange slices in a generously buttered 18 by 24-cm flat baking dish in 2 rows, overlapping the slices. 2) In a large bowl, combine the
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
45 mins
Serves
6

White peach-bourbon French toast with white peach-pecan maple syrup

Easy
1) Whisk together eggs, sugar and salt in a large bowl. Add the milk, cream and peach puree and vanilla and whisk until combined. Place brioche in a large baking dish, pour custard over and turn to coat. Let sit for 5 minutes. 2) Heat 25g of butter a
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Serves
4

French French beans

Easy
1) Fill a large saucepan with water, and bring to a boil. Add a handful of salt. Meanwhile, trim the ends off french beans, discarding any that are discoloured or damaged. Add to the boiling water, and blanch for 2 to 3 minutes or until crisp tend
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
3 mins
Serves
6

French toast with caramelised apple and blueberries

Easy
1) In a pan, caramelise the apple with some caster sugar, a knob of butter, the star anise and cinnamon. Remember to keep a few pieces of raw apple to one side for garnish. 2) Add a small squeeze of lemon juice and allow to cook for 7-8 minutes. 3
Prep Time
6 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Serves
1

Chocolate French toast (pain perdu)

Easy
1) Grease the baking dish with 15g of the butter. 2) Place half of the cream, the milk, sugar and remaining butter into a saucepan set over a medium heat. 3) Add the vanilla, and salt and bring to a simmer. 4) Put the chocolate into a medium bo
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Serves
4

Coconut-Almond French Toast Casserole

Easy
Preheat the oven to 150°CF. Lightly butter a 9-by-13-inch casserole dish.For the French toast: Lay the bread slices in one layer (it's OK if they overlap a little) on a baking sheet. Bake the slices (to dry them out a little) for 6 minutes, then
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
60 mins
Serves
8

French Toast Stuffed with Parma Ham, Brie and Pear

Easy
Cut the bread slices into heart shapes. Combine the egg, milk and wholegrain mustard and season with a little salt and pepper. Melt a knob of butter in a large frying pan. Dip the bread hearts into the egg mixture (on both sides) then fry for 2-3 m
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Serves
2

French Toast Casserole with Strawberries

Easy
Grease the bottom and sides of a 9-by-13-inch baking dish with butter. Slice the bread into 3/4-to-1-inch-thick slices. If your bread is very fresh, lightly toast the slices before assembling. Tile all the bread in the dish, each slice overlapping th
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
50 mins
Serves
6

French Toast

Easy
1) In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the cream, eggs, honey, and salt. You may do this the night before. When ready to cook, pour custard mixture into a pie pan and set aside. 2) Preheat oven to 190C/ Gas 5. Dip bread into mixture and allow t
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Serves
4

French toast

Easy
1) Cut the challah bread into 2.5cm thick slices. Allow to sit out for a while to dry out. 2) Heat the griddle to 180C. Lightly brush with a butter-soaked piece of paper towel. 3) Combine the eggs, double cream, orange zest (reserving 3 tbsp orang
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Serves
4

French Onion Dip with Gruyere Toasts

Easy
Preheat the oven to 190°C. Heat the oil over medium heat in a large skillet. Add the onions and thyme and cook, stirring occasionally, until onions are very soft and browned, about 15 minutes.Meanwhile, stir together the sour cream, mayonnaise an
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Serves
8

Cinnamon sugar French-style toast

Easy
1) Preheat an oven to 90C or your oven's lowest setting, and place a rack on a baking sheet.2) Whisk the milk and eggs in a glass pie or casserole dish until evenly combined. 3) Whisk the sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl.4) Heat a large skillet ove
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Serves
4

Cinnamon Sugar French-Style Texas Toast

Easy
Preheat an oven to 95°C, and place a rack on a sheet pan. Whisk the milk and eggs in a glass pie or casserole dish until evenly combined. Whisk the sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl. Heat a large frying pan over medium heat. Add about 1/2 a tablespo
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Serves
4

French Toast Napoleon with Maple Syrup, Pecans and Ice Cream

Easy
Preheat oven to 200 degrees F. Slice the bread into 1/2-inch slices and remove crusts. Use a glass or a biscuit cutter to cut out circles from the middles. Melt about a half a stick of butter in small skillet. Spoon off all the milky solids
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Serves
4

Vegan French Toast

Easy
Set a baking sheet on an oven rack and preheat to 95°C.Blend the almond milk, soy yogurt, cornstarch, sugar, cinnamon and vanilla in a blender until combined. Transfer to a casserole dish or glass pie plate.Heat a large nonstick frying pan over m
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
45 mins
Serves
4

Doughnut French toast

Easy
1) Beat the eggs with the milk and vanilla in a wide, shallow bowl. 2) Soak the bread halves in the eggy mixture for 5 minutes on each side. 3) Heat the butter and oil in a frying pan and fry the egg-soaked bread until golden and scorched in p
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Serves
2

French Onion Soup

Medium
1. Preheat the oven to 200°C. Slice the onions in half from root to tip, then slice them thin. 2. Melt the butter in a heavy ovenproof pot or Dutch oven over medium-low heat. Add the onions, stir to coat them in the butter and cook, covered, until
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
150 mins
Serves
8

Baked French toast with blueberries

Easy
1) Place an oven rack in the middle of the oven. Preheat the oven to 180°C / gas mark 4. Butter a 23 by 33cm baking dish. Set aside.2) In a large bowl, beat the eggs until frothy. Add the milk, maple syrup, cinnamon, salt, and lemon zest. Add
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Serves
4

Chocolate and strawberry stuffed French toast

Easy
1) In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk and vanilla. Set aside. 2) Place one tablespoon of ricotta in the centre of four of the pieces of bread and spread around slightly. Top with about six slices of strawberries and a teaspoon of choco
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
8 mins
Serves
4

French Toast Croque Madame Casserole

Easy
Adjust an oven rack to the middle position and preheat to 190°C. Lightly butter a 9- by 13-inch baking dish.Lay 6 slices of the bread in a single layer on the bottom of the baking dish (trim if needed). Sprinkle 2 heaping tablespoons of the gruye
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
45 mins
Serves
6

Pumpkin Spice French Toast Casserole

Easy
For the casserole: 1. Generously grease a 13x9x2-inch casserole dish with the butter. Arrange the bread slices over the bottom of the dish, overlapping them slightly. 2. Whisk the eggs, sugar, pumpkin pie spice, vanilla and salt in large bowl
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
45 mins
Serves
8

Cinnamon toast trifle

Easy
For the cinnamon toast bread pudding: 1) Preheat oven to 180 degrees C. 2) Butter a 23 by 33cm baking dish. Arrange the cinnamon toast, in shingled rows, in the prepared baking dish. 3) In a large mixing bowl, whisk eggs, brown sugar, cream, mil
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
60 mins
Serves
8

Upside-down apple French toast with cranberries and pecans

Easy
Preheat oven to 180C/Gas 4. 1) In a flat dish, crack eggs and add milk, vanilla and cinnamon. Whisk until well combined then lay challah slices in mixture to coat and absorb it all, turning occasionally. 2) Set a 25-cm skillet, seasoned cast i
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
45 mins
Serves
4

Sesame Prawn Toasts

Easy
Make the prawn paste: Process the egg white, ginger, garlic, 1 tablespoon of the soy sauce, 1 tablespoon of the sesame oil, the sherry, 3/4 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon of the brown sugar and several grinds of pepper in a food processor until all the
Prep Time
40 mins
Cook Time
35 mins
Serves
12

Elsa's ham and asparagus toasts

Easy
1) Holding one spear at each end, snap off the tough stem of one asparagus spear. Using this spear as a guide, line to trim the bundle with a sharp knife. Simmer asparagus in salted boiling water 3 minutes. Drain and run under cold water. Cut asparag
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
12 mins
Serves
8

French Toast Casserole with Brown Sugar-Walnut Crumble

Easy
For the casserole: Generously butter a 3-quart casserole dish. Arrange the bread slices over the bottom of the dish in three rows of 6 slices. Whisk the eggs, granulated sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg and 1/2 teaspoon salt in large bowl until combi
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
45 mins
Serves
8

Waffled Blueberry French Toast with a Carrot-Ginger Smoothie

Easy
Make the smoothies: Combine the yoghurt, 1 1/2 cups ice, carrots, 2 tablespoons of the maple syrup and the ginger in a blender and blend until smooth. Divide among four glasses and refrigerate until ready to serve. Make the sauce: Combine the blue
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Serves
4

Toasted ciabatta with balsamic syrup

Easy
1) Boil the balsamic vinegar and 3 tbsp of granulated sugar in a heavy small saucepan over medium-high heat until reduced to 120ml, stirring occasionally, about 20 minutes. 2) Toast the bread slices. Spread the butter over the toasts. Arrange th
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Serves
6

Burger on Toast

Easy
In a large bowl gently combine the ground beef, salt, pepper, Worcestershire sauce and liquid smoke. Divide ground burger mixture into 4 equal segments and form them into thick patties. Refrigerate on a plate for 1 hour, then remove to and allow to c
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
8 mins
Serves
4

French beans with garlic

Easy
1) Blanch the French green beans in a large pot of boiling salted water for just 1 1/2 mins. Drain immediately and immerse in a large bowl of ice water to stop the cooking. When they are cool, drain and set aside. 2) Heat the butter and olive oil in
Prep Time
12 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Serves
8

French beans with shallots

Easy
1) Blanch the French green beans in a large pot of boiling salted water for 1 1/2 minutes only. Drain immediately and immerse in a bowl of ice water. 2) Heat the butter and oil in a very large saute pan or large pot and saute the shallots on mediu
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Serves
6

Blackened French beans

Easy
1) In a medium saucepan, bring water to a boil and add the 1 tsp salt. Add the French beans and blanch for 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from the water and immediately place in an ice water bath. 2) In a medium bowl, mix the sea salt, paprika, cayenne, c
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Serves
8

Caprese with olives on toast

Easy
1) Preheat oven to 180C/Gas 4.2) Arrange the bread slices on a baking sheet, drizzle with extra-virgin olive oil, sprinkle with a little salt and pepper. Transfer to the oven and bake for 5 to 8 mins or until golden brown. Remove from the oven and wh
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Serves
4

Avocado BLT Toasts

Easy
1. Mash the avocados in a medium bowl until chunky-smooth. Stir in the spring, lemon juice, red pepper flakes, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of black pepper; set aside. 2. Cook the bacon in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat until cris
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Serves
4

Calamari stew with garlic toast

Easy
Calamari stew: 1) Warm the olive oil over medium heat in a medium pot. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about two minutes. Remove the garlic. 2) Add the tomato puree, white wine, thyme, red pepper flakes, salt and pepper. Bring the mixture
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
7 mins
Serves
4

Tuna and French bean salad

Easy
1) Cook the french beans in a large pot of boiling water until crisp-tender, stirring occasionally, about 4 minutes. Using a mesh strainer, transfer the french beans to a large bowl of ice water to cool completely. Drain the french beans and pat dry
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
12 mins
Serves
6

New potato and French been salad

Easy
1) In a large saucepan, add potatoes to enough water to cover. Bring to the boil, and cook for 8 minutes. Add French beans, return to the boil and cook for 2 minutes. Drain and cool slightly. 2) Place potatoes and French beans in a serving bowl.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Serves
8

Open faced banana cinnamon toasts

Easy
1) Stir the honey, orange juice and zest and vanilla into the cream cheese until smooth. 2) Toast the bread slices. Peel and slice or dice the bananas. Spread a heaping tbsp of the cream cheese mixture on each toast, lay the banana slices on top, a
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
-
Serves
4

Mother hen toast: gallina de madre

Medium
1) Preheat oven to 180 degrees C/Gas 4.2) Lay bread out on a baking tray and drizzle with olive oil, season with salt and pepper and toast lightly.3) Spoon a dollop of bechamel onto each toast. Arrange 2 slices of ham on each slice of toast and nestl
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Serves
4

Easy Tzatziki with Toasted Pitta Crisps

Easy
Place the yoghurt in a medium bowl. Grate the cucumber on a box grater and squeeze the grated cucumber with your hand to remove some of the liquid. Add it to the yogurt along with the sour cream, lemon juice, vinegar, dill, garlic, salt and pepper a
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
-
Serves
8

New potato and French bean salad

Easy
1) In a large saucepan, add potatoes to enough water to cover. Bring to a boil and boil for 8 minutes. Add French beans, return to a boil and cook for 2 minutes. Drain and cool slightly. 2) Place potatoes and French beans in a serving bowl. 3)
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Serves
8

Broccoli with toasted garlic

Easy
1) Put broccoli, with water still clinging to it from being washed, into a large microwave safe bowl or dish with a lid. 2) Cover the bowl with the lid and microwave for 5 minutes. 3) In the meantime, heat the oil in a large skillet over a medium h
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
8 mins
Serves
4

Tangy almond garlic French beans

Easy
1) Bring a pot of salted water to the boil. Add the beans and cook for just 1 to 2 minutes, until the beans turn bright green. Strain them and run under cold water to stop them cooking. 2) Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the almo
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
8 mins
Serves
4

Sesame French beans

Easy
1) Bring a large pot of cold water to the boil over high heat and salt it generously. Add the beans, and cook, uncovered, until just tender, about 6 to 8 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water, set aside. 2) Whisk the soy sauce, water, sesame oi
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
12 mins
Serves
4

Pork Chops with Toasted Spice Rub and Apple Dressing

Medium
Preheat the oven to 180C/Gas 4. Season both sides of the pork chops with salt and toasted spice rub.Heat the oil in an ovenproof skillet over medium heat and sear the pork chops until golden brown, about 4 minutes on 1side and 1 minute on the other s
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
40 mins
Serves
4

French Onion Soup

Medium
In a medium sized, heavy flame-proof casserole dish, melt the butter over a moderate heat. When the foam subsides, reduce the heat to low and add the onions. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown. Take off the heat
Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
75 mins
Serves
4

Cinnamon toast pudding

Easy
1) Preheat oven to 200C/gas 6. Butter a baking dish and set aside. 2) In a small bowl, combine butter, 50g sugar, cinnamon and salt. 3) Generously butter both sides of brioche bread with butter mixture. Toast on a baking tray in the oven 5 to 10
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
40 mins
Serves
6

Toasted Coconut Marshmallows

Medium
For the marshmallow batter: Combine the gelatine and 120ml of cold water in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the whisk attachment and allow to sit while you make the syrup. 1) Meanwhile, combine the granulated sugar, golden syrup, salt, a
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Serves
20

Nordic Shrimp Toast

Easy
     Bring a medium saucepan of water to a boil. Add the coriander, 2 dill sprigs, half of the lemon zest and 1 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Let boil for 1 minute, remove the saucepan from the heat, add the shrimp and co
Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Serves
4

Chicken salad and cranberry brie toast

Easy
1) Begin by poaching the chicken. Put the chicken in a large stockpot and cover with 4 litres of cool water. Add the vegetables and herbs and bring the pot up to a boil over medium-high heat. 2) Skim well; then simmer, uncovered, for 45 minutes, ski
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
65 mins
Serves
4

Himalayan Cheese on Toast with Tomato and Coriander Dip

Easy
1. Grate the cheese and place into a medium sized bowl. 2. Chop the red onion and chili and add to the bowl of grated cheese 3. Add a pinch of salt, coriander powder and fresh coriander and mix together well. 4. Toast one side of the bread under
Prep Time
-
Cook Time
-
Serves
-

Broccoli Frittata with Tomato Toast and Banana Milk

Easy
Divide the sliced bananas among the four glasses, smash slightly and fill each glass with 3/4 cup of milk. Refrigerate until ready to serve.Combine the broccoli and 1 tablespoon water in a microwave-safe bowl. Cover with plastic wrap and microwave u
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Serves
4

Toasted Israeli Couscous with Vegetables

Medium
1) Heat large saute pan on grates of the barbecue over medium heat. Add couscous and toast until lightly golden brown. Grill vegetables. 2) Bring 1.5 litres of water to the boil over high heat, add 1 tablespoon salt and toasted couscous and cook
Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Serves
4

French beans with mushroom and shallots

Easy
1) Put French beans in a microwave-safe bowl with the water. Cover tightly and microwave on high for 4 minutes. Carefully remove the cover, drain in a colander, shaking off any excess water, and set aside. 2) While the beans are cooking, heat the
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
16 mins
Serves
6

Fiddlehead Salad with Pickled Red Onions and Maple Toasted Pecans

Easy
For the Pickled Red Onions Simmer all ingredients, uncovered, over medium heat until onions are tender and liquid has evaporated. Pickled red onions will keep for up to 6 weeks, refrigerated For the Maple Toasted Pecans Preheat oven to 17
Prep Time
-
Cook Time
12 mins
Serves
6

Toasted baguette

Easy
1) Preheat the oven to 200°C/gas mark 6. 2) Slice the baguette diagonally into 1/2cm slices. You should have 20 to 25 slices. Place the slices in 1 layer on a baking sheet. Brush each slice with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Serves
20

Toasted sourdough

Easy
1) Heat a cast iron griddle pan over high heat until smoking hot, about 8 to 10 minutes. 2) Cut the sourdough bread into thick rustic slices and drizzle both sides with plenty of olive oil. Put on the griddle and pressing down gently so they pick u
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
2 mins
Serves
4

Oven roasted lamb shanks with roasted tomatoes and toasted orzo

Medium
For the lamb:1) Preheat oven to 180°C/Gas 4. 2) Heat oil in a medium casserole dish over high heat until smoking. Season the shanks on both sides with salt and pepper and sear until golden brown on both sides. Remove shanks to a plate. 3) Add
Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
300 mins
Serves
4

Red Pepper Soup with Toasted Cumin

Easy
1) Put the oil in a large skillet and add the red onion and garlic. Cook until the onions are soft, about 4 minutes, and then add the spices and cook for 10 seconds. Add the red peppers and cook for about 2 minutes and then pour in the vegetable stoc
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Serves
4

Roasted Tomato Soup with Toasted Cheese

Easy
1. Add olive oil to hot pan. Roast garlic, then add roasted tomatoes, tomato juice and hot sauce. Simmer till warmed through (5min). 2. Add to blender and blend, adding olive oil and sugar whilst blending. Season to taste then pass through sieve. 3
Prep Time
-
Cook Time
10 mins
Serves
2

Toasted pound cake with mascarpone and amaretto

Easy
Preheat oven to 180°C/ gas mark 4. 1) Place the pound cake slices on a large heavy baking tray and toast in oven for 7 to 10 minutes until the slices turn golden brown. Alternatively, toast the pound cake slices in an electric toaster until go
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Serves
6

French beans with roasted corn and onions

Easy
1) Bring the water and 1 tsp of the salt to the boil In a medium saucepan. Add the French beans and blanch for 3 minutes. Remove from the water and put into an ice water bath. Drain. 2) Heat the grill or gas burners. Place the cleaned corn on the co
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Serves
4

Pumpkin Ravioli with Sage and Toasted Hazelnuts

Easy
1) Preheat the oven to 180°C/gas mark 4. Spread the hazelnuts on a baking tray and toast in the oven until light golden brown and fragrant, about 5 to 7 mins. Allow to cool completely. Coarsely chop the cooled hazelnuts and set aside. 2) Bring
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Serves
4

Watercress and Buttermilk Vichyssoise with Crab on Toast

Easy
1. To make the soup, melt 25g butter in a medium saucepan and gently cook the onion for 2-3 minutes until softened but not browned. Add the potato and stir to coat with the buttery onion. Pour in the stock, bring to the boil then simmer for 12-15 min
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Serves
4

Toasted gingerbread with barbecued pears and caramel

Medium
For the gingerbread: 1) Preheat the oven to 180C/Gas Mark 4. Grease and flour 2 loaf tins. 2) Cream the butter and sugar together in a large bowl. Beat in the egg and treacle. In a separate bowl, combine the dry ingredients and whisk until mixed.
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
75 mins
Serves
4

Prawns with toasted garlic: camerones de ajo

Medium
1) Heat a terracotta pot or a similar oval pan over a medium heat. Add the olive oil and toss in the sliced garlic. Bring to a bare simmer and keep on the lowest heat possible so the garlic toasts to a golden brown, about 15 minutes. 2) Season the
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Serves
4

Simple French Bean Salad with Lemon Dressing

Easy
1) Bring a medium pot of heavily salted water to the boil over high heat. Prepare a water bath by filling a bowl halfway with ice water. 2) Once water boils, add French beans until cooked but still firm, about 4 minutes. Place in ice water bath unti
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
4 mins
Serves
2

Creamy Pumpkin Soup with Toasted Hazelnut Frico

Easy
Preheat the oven to 200°C. Line a baking sheet with a silpat mat or parchment paper. Add the hazelnuts to a large soup pot over medium heat and cook, stirring frequently, until fragrant, about four to five minutes. Remove the hazelnuts to a sma
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Serves
4

Tenderstem, Beetroot and Toasted Seed Salad with Lemon Dressing

Easy
Make the dressing by whisking together the rapeseed oil and lemon juice to taste. Season with freshly ground black pepper and sea salt. Set aside. Steam or boil the Tenderstem for 3 to 4 minutes until just tender but with a little bite. While the T
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Serves
4

Clams with toasted bread crumbs with orange zest and angel hair

Easy
1) Cook pasta according to package directions. 2) Combine clams, broth, onions and orange zest in a large frying pan over medium-high heat. Bring to a simmer and simmer for 5 minutes. 3) Toast bread crumbs in a small, dry pan over medium heat. 4) Dr
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Serves
4

10-Minute White Bean Soup with Toasted Cheese and Tomato

Easy
1. Position a rack about 4 inches from the broiler heat source, and preheat. Bring the wine, rosemary, thyme and 2 cups of the chicken broth to a boil in a covered medium saucepan over high heat. Reduce to a bare simmer. 2. Puree the beans, shallo
Prep Time
4 mins
Cook Time
6 mins
Serves
4

Griddled salmon steaks with chipotle-ponzu sauce and grilled French beans

Easy
1) Coat an outdoor griddle or hob griddle pan with cooking spray and preheat to medium-high. Season both sides of salmon with salt and black pepper. Griddle the salmon steaks 5 minutes per side for medium-rare. 2) Arrange the French beans on the gr
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Serves
4

Tenderstem, Scottish Smoked Salmon and Toasted Seed Salad with Lemon Dressing

Easy
Make the dressing by whisking together the rapeseed oil and lemon juice to taste. Season with freshly ground black pepper and sea salt. Set aside. Steam or boil the Tenderstem for 3 to 4 minutes until just tender but with a little bite. While the T
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Serves
4

Feta Florentine Burgers with Frizzled Prosciutto on Parmesan-Toasted Ciabatta Rolls

Medium
Prepare a medium-hot fire in a charcoal grill with a cover, or preheat a gas grill to medium-high. Combine the mayonnaise and sun-dried tomatoes in a small bowl and mix well. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use. Place the oil in a 12-inch fir
Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
8 mins
Serves
6

Toasted spice salmon burgers with orange-apricot glaze and curried mustard mayo

Medium
1) Prepare a gas or charcoal barbecue to medium-high heat for direct-heat cooking. Toast the coriander and cumin seeds in a small saute pan over a medium heat for 2 minutes or until fragrant and lightly browned. Remove from the pan, cool and grind.
Prep Time
25 mins
Cook Time
12 mins
Serves
6

Chocolate Ricotta Toast

Easy
1. In a medium bowl, mix together the ricotta, sugar, cinnamon and vanilla using a rubber spatula. Set aside or refrigerate until ready to use. 2. Preheat a grill pan over medium-high heat. Brush the slices of bread on both sides with the olive oi
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Serves
4

Strawberries and Cheese on Toast

Easy
Carefully slice the brioche rolls in half along the middle. Mix the quark or cream cheese with the icing sugar to taste. Slice the strawberries into thin slices and put into a bowl, if a bit tart, sprinkle some sweetness and light over to make a bi
Prep Time
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Cook Time
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Serves
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French Onion Soup

Easy
Heat the oil and butter in a deep saucepan and sautee the onions for a few minutes, stirring occasionally. Reduce the heat and cook the onions for 20–30 minutes or until golden brown, stirring frequently to prevent burning. Move the onions to a sau
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
60 mins
Serves
6

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