Herb Toasts Food

HERB TOASTS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
• Split the bread horizontally.
• Brush all four circles with the oil or butter; sprinkle the combined herbs over the bread.
• Put them on oven trays and bake for 7 to 10 minutes, depending on your oven.
• You can cut the bread in pieces before baking or carefully break them up after they are baked and cooled, this gives a more"rustic" look For variations add: garlic, cayenne, paprika or some fresh grated Parmesan.

HERB TOAST

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a baking sheet with a Silpat baking mat; set aside. In a small bowl, combine parsley, thyme, rosemary, salt, pepper, and oil.
• Spread bread slices with garlic, then brush with herb mixture. Place in a single layer on prepared baking sheet, and bake until crisp and edges are beginning to brown, 10 to 12 minutes.

HERB TOAST

Steps:

• Cream the butter and mix in the herbs and parsley.
• Spread butter on individual slices of bread.
• Bread can also be cut into triangles, thin strips or different shapes with a cookie cutter.
• Place the bread slices on an ungreased cookie sheet and bake in a preheated 250° oven for 1 hour.
• The toast should be nicely browned before removing from the oven.
• Serve on a platter garnished with water cress or parsley sprigs.
• Serve with soup and/or salad.

HERB TOASTS

Steps:

• Slice a baguette in half crosswise, then cut each half lengthwise into 4 sticks. Cook 3 tablespoons minced red onion in 4 tablespoons butter until soft. Season with salt and pepper and add 1/4 cup minced mixed herbs. Brush onto the bread and sprinkle with parmesan cheese. Bake at 400 degrees until golden, 10 to 15 minutes.
• Photograph By Antonis Achilleos

HERB AND GOAT CHEESE TOASTS

Steps:

• Arrange sliced baguette or sliced crusty roll rounds on a cookie sheet or broiler pan. Toast under hot broiler until lightly golden on each side. Remove toasts from broiler and arrange on a serving plate. Remove goat cheese log or buttons from packaging and set on cutting board. Chop and combine fresh chives, rosemary and parsley. Add coarse black pepper to the herb mixture. Roll goat cheese in the herbs to coat evenly. Set goat cheese alongside toasts. Using a spreader or butter knife, spread herbed cheese on warm toasts.

TUNA SALAD WITH HERB TOAST

Steps:

• Preheat the broiler. Whisk the mayonnaise, herbs and 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper in a large bowl. Spread 1/2 tablespoon of the herbed mayonnaise on each slice of bread; transfer to a baking sheet. Broil until the bread is lightly toasted, about 2 minutes.
• Whisk the vinegar into the remaining herbed mayonnaise. Add the lettuce, cucumber, chickpeas, tomatoes, celery, pickles and tuna and toss to combine; season with salt and pepper. Divide among plates and serve with the toast.

ONION SOUP WITH CHEESE & HERB TOASTS

Steps:

• Heat the butter and oil in a large pan and gently cook the onion and garlic until very soft and golden. Increase heat slightly and cook until brown - about 20-40 mins in total.
• Stir in the flour for 2 mins, then stir in the beer and bring to a simmer for a few mins. Add the stock, bring back to a simmer, then season with salt and pepper and Worcestershire sauce. Keep warm.
• Heat the grill and toast the bread on both sides. Meanwhile, mix the grated cheese with the herbs. Sprinkle a little on each slice and grill to melt. Ladle soup into bowls and float toasts on top.

HERBED GOAT-CHEESE TOASTS

Steps:

• Put oven racks in upper and lower thirds of oven and preheat oven to 350°F.
• Divide baguette slices between 2 shallow baking pans. Lightly brush tops of slices with oil, then lightly season with salt and pepper. Bake, switching position of pans halfway through baking, until toasts are crisp but not hard, about 10 minutes.
• Stir together goat cheese, herbs, shallot, and pepper. Season with salt.
• Beat cream with a whisk until it just holds soft peaks, then fold into cheese mixture. Serve with toasts.

HERB TOASTS AND TOMATO SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Combine herbs, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/8 teaspoon pepper, the oil, and roasted garlic, mashing garlic with the back of a fork.
• Arrange bread in a single layer on baking sheets. Brush some of the herb mixture on tops. Bake until edges begin to brown, about 8 minutes.
• Toss tomatoes with remaining herb mixture, salt, and pepper. Serve toasts topped with tomato salad.

GARLIC-HERB PITA TOASTS

Steps:

• Cooks Tip: For the best results, use a baking sheet that is not too dark for this recipe; otherwise, watch the pita bread carefully as it burns easily.
• Preheat oven to 500°F.
• Separate each pita quarter into 2 pieces.
• Arrange in a single layer, rough side up, on an ungreased baking sheet.
• Brush evenly with the oil.
• In a small bowl, combine the parsley, chives, and garlic.
• Using your fingers, distribute the herb mixture evenly over the pita quarters.
• Sprinkle evenly with coarse salt.
• Bake on the top rack of the oven for 3 to 5 minutes, or until the pita quarters are nicely toasted.

BRANDY CREAMED MUSHROOMS ON HERBY CHEESE TOAST

Steps:

• Cut the baguette into 6 slices.
• Wipe clean the mushrooms and slice.
• Heat the butter in a large frying pan and add the mushrooms. Cook over a medium heat until tinged brown & all of the mushroom juice has evaporated.
• Add the cognac/brandy and stir well.
• Drop the toast into the toaster on a low to medium setting.
• Add the creme fraiche to the mushrooms & stir well.
• Season generously with black pepper and a pinch of salt.
• Spread the toast with the Boursin or herb & garlic cream cheese.
• Pour the hot creamy mushrooms over the top of the cream cheese toast, garnish & eat immediately!

LEMON-HERB SALMON TOASTS

Steps:

• Preheat broiler. In a small bowl, beat the first 8 ingredients. Place bread slices on baking sheets. Broil 4-5 in. from heat 1-2 minutes on each side or until lightly toasted. Spread with cream cheese mixture; top with lox. Serve with toppings as desired.