Italian Toast Food

ITALIAN GARLIC TOAST

Steps:

• Split bread lengthwise; place, cut side up, on a large baking sheet. In a small bowl, combine butter, cheese, garlic and oregano; brush onto cut surfaces of bread. Sprinkle with paprika., Broil 4 in. from the heat for 2-3 minutes or until lightly toasted. Serve warm.

ITALIAN FRUIT TOAST

Steps:

• Brush the ciabatta slices on both sides with olive oil, then sprinkle both sides evenly with 1/4 cup of the sugar, gently rubbing it in.
• Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Place the sugared bread in the skillet and cook until golden brown and caramelized on both sides, 2 minutes per side. Remove to a wire rack to cool briefly.
• In a medium bowl, mix together the ricotta, vanilla and the remaining 1 tablespoon sugar with a rubber spatula. Divide the mixture among the toasts and spread evenly. Top with berries, drizzle with honey and sprinkle with flaky sea salt.

ITALIAN TOAST

Steps:

• Sauce: Beat eggs. Mix well with pizza sauce, milk and water and season with 3/4 tsp iodized fine salt (or 3/4 tbsp iodized rock salt). Set aside.
• Combine salami, bell pepper and cheese to make filling. Divide filling into 5. Top 5 slices of bread with salami, bell pepper and cheese. Cover each piece with another slice of bread. Dip in sauce. Drain excess sauce.
• Grill in pan with butter, flip when brown on one side to brown the other side.