Tasty French Toast

Tasty French Toast

This is the best French Toast ever!

Things You’ll Need: French Toast Bread, Egg, Milk, Cinnamon, Butter, Powdered Sugar, Maple Syrup (Optional)

PREPARE - It is best to use French Toast Bread, but if you do not have it, any bread can be used. Try to use the thickest bread possible for best results. Preheat grill to medium. Season grill lightly with olive oil.

MIX - Mix 2 eggs, 1/4 cup milk, and a sprinkle of cinnamon in a small bowl. Mix well. Take a piece of bread and smother it with egg, milk, and cinnamon mixture. Wash your hands after handling raw eggs.

COOK - Cook each slice on each side on grill until golden, watching closely. Use a spatula to flip toast to other side. Remove from grill. Serve immediately.

SERVE - Cover each slice generously with butter. Once butter has melted, sprinkle with powdered sugar. Maple syrup is optional. Another option is a generous portion of powdered sugar and a small splash of lemon.

French toast is a favorite amoung adults and children.

The Best French Onion Soup

The Best French Onion Soup

This is gourmet restaurant style French Onion Soup. It may take you a long time to make it, but it is worth it!

Things You’ll Need:8 cups Beef Broth 4 lbs. yellow onions, 1 bulb garlic, 1/4 lb. butter, gruyere cheese, country loaf, olive oil, 1 glass dry white wine

ONION PREPARATION - Chop 4 lbs. of yellow onions. Add 2 tablespoons olive oil to a large (2.5 quart) dutch oven or large pot. Add 1/4 lb. butter. Heat on medium. Add onions. Cook until translucent. Cover, cook until golden. Add a dash of flour. Cook until browned. Add salt and pepper to taste. Use ground pepper and be generous.

SOUP PREPARATION - Add beef broth, one cup at a time. Slowly add 1 cup water and 1 cup white wine. Cover and cook on medium heat for 40 minutes.

BREAD PREPARATION - Chop 1 bulb garlic and set in a small bowl of olive oil. Slice loaf into 16 equal slices. Brush each slice on both sides with garlic and olive oil, make sure that a generous portion of garlic is on each slice. Broil bread for 1 minute on each side. Set aside.

CHEESE PREPARATION - Grate gruyere cheese. Set aside.

FINAL STEP - Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Scoop soup into oven proof bowl. Add 2 slices prepared bread. Add a generous portion of gruyere cheese. Add a dollop of butter. Bake for 15 minutes. Enjoy.

French onion soup is very filling and you may want to serve it with a salad and call it a meal.