9 french twist bread Recipes

best olive oil you can afford, leek, cleaned and cut in thin half moons, ribs of celery, finely chopped , including the leaves, fat bulb of fennel , fronds removed and reserved, shave the fennel bulb on a mandoline as fine as you can get it., garlic, minced, hearty red wine , zinfandel is good, fish stock (or 1 cup of clam juice and 1 cup of h20, crushed tomatoes in puree, mild tomatoes and green chiles (or hotter if you want), lemon rind , studded with 1 clove each, orange rind, parsley stems tied together with butcher s twine, bay leaf, salt, crushed red pepper flakes, shrimp, peeled and deveined, crabmeat picked over for cartilage or, substitute florida lobster tails , split down the back 1 for each person, firm white fish fillets, non oily (bass, grouper, snapper, cod) cut in 1 inch thick chunks, fresh basil leaves for garnish, sweet red pepper rouille, fire roasted red peppers, drained (smallest jar possible) and dried off. you want about 2/3 cup of pepper pieces, garlic cloves, (yes, i said five ), saffron threads , soaked in 1/8 cup of dry vermouth, shakes of your favorite hot sauce (louisiana is good, texas pete is just fine), a generous pinch of cayenne, good quality mayonnaise, french baguette or a fine quality cuban bread, cut in 1 inch thick slices and toasted

country bread pudding with a twist, soft french bread, half and half, milk, eggs, lightly beaten, sugar, applesauce, chopped pecans, raisins, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, butter, melted, whiskey sauce (recipe below ), tear bread into small pieces; place in a large bowl. add half and half and milk to bowl; let mixture stand 10 minutes., stir mixture well with a wooden spoon. add eggs and next 6 ingredients, stirring well., pour batter into a 13x9 inch pan ; tilt pan to coat evenly. spoon pudding mixture into pan. bake, uncovered, at 325 for 55 to 60 mins . or until pudding is firm. remove from oven; cool., cut into squares; spoon whiskey sauce over each serving., whiskey sauce, butter, sugar, half and half, whiskey, flavorings. we have also had this in restaurants with just, brandy ., combine first 3 ingredients in a heavy saucepan ; cook over medium heat unti sugar dissolves., bring to a boil; reduce heat, and simmer 5 minutes. remove from heat; cool. add whiskey., sauce ., we like to have extra of this to warm and dip over chilled pudding (later)

pepperoni, diced, ripe olives (drained and chopped ), shredded mozzarella cheese, flour, garlic clove (minced or pressed ), onion, finely minced, frozen spinach , defrosted and squeezed dry, refrigerated french bread dough, egg white, grated parmesan cheese, pizza sauce, warmed (optional)

butter or 1/4 cup margarine, sliced onions, beef broth (bouillon), coca-cola, salt, vinegar, pepper, french bread, slices thick, grated parmesan cheese

eggs, water, brown or whole grain bread (a few days old), salt, pepper, mixed herbs, garlic salt, butter (if you re not using a non-stick pan)

yellow onions, red onions, white onions, shallots, minced garlic (more or less if you prefer ), uncooked bacon (optional), unsalted butter (1 stick), dried thyme leaves, black pepper, lawry seasoning salt, crushed red pepper flakes, flour (you can add more, depends on how thick you like your soup), rotel tomatoes and green chilies, low sodium chicken broth, campbell beef consomme, water, dry white wine, worcestershire sauce, french bread, gruyere cheese, thick slices (more or less depending on how many you re feeding), chopped parsley, for garnish

dried apricot, diced, semi-sweet chocolate chips (or use white ), dried sweetened cranberries, all-purpose flour (plus a little more for sprinkling), almond extract, water, refrigerated french bread dough, egg white, lightly beaten, sliced almonds, powdered sugar (optional)