Thursday, June 4, 2009

6/5 Foodie Friday

Foodie Friday Logo 2 Gollum at Designs by Gollum is the hostess for “Foodie Friday” (clicking on the logo on the right will take you to her site)

I love breakfast foods…..any time of day…. Here is one of my favorites… Croissant French Toast with Fresh Strawberry Syrup…. yummy……

Croissant French Toast With Fresh Strawberry Syrup

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  • Prep: 15 minutes
  • Cook: 4 minutes
  • Yield : Makes 4 servings

Ingredients

  • 4  large day-old croissants
  • 3/4  cup  milk
  • 2  large eggs
  • 1  teaspoon  vanilla extract
  • 2  tablespoons  butter
  • 3  tablespoons  powdered sugar
  • Sweetened Whipped Cream (optional)
  • Fresh Strawberry Syrup (see recipe below)

Preparation

  • Slice croissants in half lengthwise.
  • Whisk together milk, eggs, and vanilla.
  • Pour into a shallow dish.
  • Dip croissant halves into egg mixture, coating well.
  • Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat.
  • Add four croissant halves, and cook about 2 minutes on each side or until golden brown.
  • Repeat procedure with remaining butter and croissant halves.
  • Sprinkle with powdered sugar; top with Sweetened Whipped Cream, if desired, and Fresh Strawberry Syrup.

Fresh Strawberry Syrup

  • Prep: 10 minutes
  • Stand: 30 minutes
  • Cook: 5 minutes
  • Yield: Makes about 2 cups

Ingredients

  • 1  quart fresh strawberries, sliced
  • 1/2  cup  sugar
  • 1/4  cup  orange liqueur or orange juice
  • 1  teaspoon  grated orange rind

Preparation

  • Combine all ingredients in a saucepan, and let stand 30 minutes or until sugar dissolves.
  • Cook over low heat, stirring occasionally, 5 minutes or until warm.

 

Have a great weekend!

 

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50 comments:

  1. UnknownJune 4, 2009 at 8:13 PM

    Oh, yummy!!! What a wonderful way to start the day!

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  2. xinexJune 4, 2009 at 8:54 PM

    Mmmmm yummy! Looks wonderful, Susan!...Christine

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  3. RobinfromCAJune 4, 2009 at 9:16 PM

    It's so pretty and sounds so delicious!! Perfect for strawberry season!
    Robin

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  4. MarthaJune 4, 2009 at 9:47 PM

    I've never made french toast with croissants -- but will certainly be trying this sometime -- looks yummy and it IS strawberry time!

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  5. Shari @ My Cottage of BlissJune 4, 2009 at 10:08 PM

    I'm with you...breakfast foods are great any time of the day but this looks good enough to be dessert too!

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  6. ~SandyJune 4, 2009 at 10:22 PM

    Just stopping by to say hello! I really your blog. Thank you so much for sharing your life with us. If you get a moment stop by my blog, I left an award for you:)
    Hugs, Sandy

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  7. Four Paws and CoJune 4, 2009 at 10:45 PM

    Oh my, this looks out of this world delicious! ☺♥☺ Diane

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  8. PatriciaJune 4, 2009 at 11:12 PM

    YUM!
    Croissants are my favorite carb ever
    I NEVER thought to make french toast out of them
    Oh and strawberries are my fav fruit too... I plan on cooking a lot more so this recipe will be saved for a brunch
    Thanks for sharing!

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  9. Glenda/MidSouthJune 5, 2009 at 12:07 AM

    Oh my!! :-)

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  10. ShaamJune 5, 2009 at 12:54 AM

    Oh no way, you did not just share this awesome recipe! Dang it I don't think I can resist making it! It looks sooooo good! Ahhh there goes my diet HAHA. That looks absolutely fabulous thanks for sharing. It's so pretty LOL! I would love to serve that at a brunch it's so much fancier than regular french toast!

    All the best,
    Allison

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  11. Mozi EsmeJune 5, 2009 at 3:37 AM

    Yum yum yummy! This will be perfect in about a week or two when the local ripe strawberries here aren't being sold out every day before I can get to them.

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  12. Puzzles to PrintJune 5, 2009 at 4:20 AM

    All these years of croissant eating (I usually just freeze any that are hanging out after thefirst day) and I never thought to do this. You make it look scrumptious especially with that great strawberry sauce - if I use the orange liqueur I'll have to go back to bed. Oh yeah, that sounds like a good plan. I'll definitely be trying this out. Thanks!

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  13. Terri SteffesJune 5, 2009 at 5:37 AM

    I have my girlfriends over for breakfast tomorrow... we are definitely having this!! Yummy!

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  14. BarbaraJune 5, 2009 at 6:39 AM

    Susan, Thanks for the wonderful recipe, but if you are serving Sat. or Sun., I will be right over.

    Happy Foodie Friday and also the weekend.

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  15. sophiedahydesignsJune 5, 2009 at 7:33 AM

    This looks absolutely delicious and so easy. The strawberries are so good right now-I will try this! Thanks!

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  16. The Quintessential MagpieJune 5, 2009 at 7:51 AM

    Susan, this looks sinfully delicious! Glad you shared. My waistline might not be, but I am! ;-)

    Have a wonderful weekend, my friend!

    XO,

    Sheila :-)

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  17. CrystalJune 5, 2009 at 8:16 AM

    Susan, this looks absolutely scrumptious. Never would have thought of French toast with Croissants...sounds wonderful! Some good friends of ours own a strawberry farm...in fact, our daughter stayed overnight last night! I'll have to pick up some fresh strawberries today. Tomorrow is our anniversary, and I was wanting a new breakfast recipe. Thanks so much for sharing this!

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  18. Marina CapanoJune 5, 2009 at 9:40 AM

    Hi Susan! so yummy!

    see you tomorrow on Pink saturday!

    besos

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  19. Linda (Nina's Nest)June 5, 2009 at 9:48 AM

    Susan, Sounds delicious and is absolutely gorgeous! What a treat! Linda

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  20. Karen at Nittany InspirationsJune 5, 2009 at 9:51 AM

    This is a keeper. Not only does it sound delishious but it looks so pretty, too.

    I make another verions of strawberry french toast using think Italian bread and stuffing it with cream cheese then topping it with a strawberry sauce.

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  21. ShellbelleJune 5, 2009 at 10:01 AM

    Hi Susan, I had such a great time on Outdoor Wednesday that I decided to join everyone for Foodie Friday!

    You must be reading my mind, because this is one of my favorite recipes! I top it with toasted slivered almonds. Have a fabulous weekend.

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  22. The Fajdich TimesJune 5, 2009 at 10:15 AM

    I just love your blog. Your Strawberries look wonderful. Can't wait to try your recipe. This is my first time for Foodie Friday:) I think I am going to enjoy all of the recipes.

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  23. Claudia@DipityRoadJune 5, 2009 at 10:26 AM

    Im so excited to give this a try-- looks yummy!!

    TTFN~~Claudia

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  24. MaryroseJune 5, 2009 at 11:26 AM

    Hi Susan,
    That looks amazing. I will be trying that soon. Thanks
    Maryrose

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  25. Theresa @ Take A Sentimental JourneyJune 5, 2009 at 11:37 AM

    Oh a good ideal to make french toast that way with the croissants.

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  26. Mary BergfeldJune 5, 2009 at 11:48 AM

    Susan, this looks so luscious. Your dessert and photographs are both spectacular. Thank you for sharing them with us. Have a wonderful day and a great weekend.

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  27. Christi @ A Southern LifeJune 5, 2009 at 11:55 AM

    Yum, another great way to use strawberries. Thanks for posting. This may be our breakfast on Sunday!

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  28. Rattlebridge FarmJune 5, 2009 at 12:00 PM

    Anything that takes 15 minutes to prepare and looks this fabulous is the stuff of dreams. How did Mr. Linky work out for OW? I always shiver and get fluttery and sick when I have to add the $columns=2 code. LOL
    Have a great weekend, Susan!!
    XX 00

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  29. UnknownJune 5, 2009 at 12:19 PM

    Hi Susan.... French toast and croissants are both my favorite breakfast foods! You combined them! Ummmmmmmm.....
    Have a great week end!
    ~Realy Rainey~

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  30. Leigh of Tales from BloggeritavilleJune 5, 2009 at 12:25 PM

    Have mercy! YUm!

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  31. JoyceJune 5, 2009 at 1:08 PM

    We never have any day-old croissants in our house because we would eat them all in one day. I need to hide the croissants in order make these:) They look delicious.
    Joyce

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  32. Rickrack and PompomsJune 5, 2009 at 1:53 PM

    Oh my goodness, I just found your blog and I love it, it is so entertaining.....inspiring me to be more creative with my own.

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  33. ~ ~ Ahrisha ~ ~June 5, 2009 at 2:44 PM

    Who would have thought? Great idea, I love it.
    ~ ~Ahrisha~ ~

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  34. ChandyJune 5, 2009 at 2:48 PM

    My goodness Susan, I want some! I will indulge in some croissants just so I can make those. And I have strawberries to make the syrup! Yay!

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  35. Patricia @ ButterYumJune 5, 2009 at 3:02 PM

    Oh my... I can't think of a better use for day-old croissant.... I must try this!!!

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  36. honeysuckleJune 5, 2009 at 5:54 PM

    Those sound so good. I am passing recipe on to a friend who is hosting a brunch next month. I have never tried croissants for french toast. Ina Gartner uses them for her bread pudding which is to die for though. Thanks for the recipe

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  37. Mid-Atlantic MarthaJune 5, 2009 at 6:09 PM

    Does this look wonderful or what! And you make your syrup too? Man!

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  38. Fifi FlowersJune 5, 2009 at 6:40 PM

    Oooooh la la YUMMY!!!

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  39. AnonymousJune 5, 2009 at 6:59 PM

    I never thought of making french toast out of croissants. They look wonderful and I love strawberry syrup.

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  40. imjacobsmomJune 5, 2009 at 7:12 PM

    Susan, so pretty and so yummy! This is a keeper for sure! ~ Robyn

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  41. Blondie's JournalJune 5, 2009 at 8:14 PM

    Susan,

    I like the idea of croissants in place of toast for french toast~very elegant! I'm sure I can find some willing victims!!

    xoxo
    Jane

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  42. akawestJune 5, 2009 at 9:21 PM

    We live closer to you now, so what time should we arrive for breakfast? Wow, that looks heavenly.

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  43. Nancy JaneJune 5, 2009 at 10:08 PM

    These are mind boggling...I need to buy a few extra croissants next time so there are leftovers. Can't wait to try this...Nancy

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  44. TeresaJune 6, 2009 at 2:04 AM

    That looks so good and at the perfect time. I will be making that after strawberry picking. Thanks for the great recipe!
    Teresa

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  45. SavoringTime in the KitchenJune 6, 2009 at 8:57 AM

    What a delightful recipe and your photo is so pretty! Thank you!

    ~Susan

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  46. joyh82June 6, 2009 at 5:46 PM

    That looks so good...pretty picture!

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  47. PunaJune 6, 2009 at 6:52 PM

    I would make french toast for the kids in order to put some protein into them...every thing is better with strawberries on it!

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  48. LyndaJune 6, 2009 at 7:35 PM

    OMG, Susan!! Is that recipe delicious or what?!!

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  49. CindyJune 7, 2009 at 11:17 PM

    Mmmmmm...that looks good! It presents very nicely, too. Thank you for commenting on my blog. I am so glad to have "met" you. Hugs, ~cindy s~ See you Wed.

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  50. FoleyJune 8, 2009 at 6:47 AM

    I'm so late in getting around to all the blogs... but I am so glad I was able to see yours.. talking about mouth-watering!!! The srtawberry syrup has been copied to my file and can't wait to treat my family to this!

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