Garlic Croutes Recipes

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• In a large saute pan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in garlic; cook and stir for 1 minute. Add bread cubes, and toss to coat. Spread on a baking sheet.
• Bake for 15 minutes, or until crisp and dry. Check frequently to prevent burning. Cool.

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• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
• Cut bread into small cubes and place onto a shallow baking pan or cookie sheet.
• Drizzle oil over the bread to lightly cover and sprinkle with garlic powder and basil.
• Bake at 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) for 5 to 10 minutes or until lightly brown and toasted.

Steps:

• Halve garlic. Cut six 1/3-inch-thick slices from middle of loaf and brush bread with oil. Lightly oil a well-seasoned ridged grill pan and heat over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking. Grill bread until golden brown on both sides. Immediately rub bread on 1 side with cut side of garlic and sprinkle with salt.

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• In a skillet heat oil and garlic. Saute bread in oil until browned on both sides. Season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle with cheese and parsley. Cut into bite-sized cubes.

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• In a large heavy skillet heat 1 tablespoon oil over moderate heat until hot but not smoking and cook onions with salt and pepper to taste, stirring, 15 minutes, or until golden brown. Keep onions warm, covered.
• Pat steaks dry and season with salt and pepper. Heat an oiled well-seasoned ridged grill pan over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking and grill steaks 3 to 4 minutes on each side for medium-rare.
• While steaks are grilling, in a small saucepan stir together curry powder and remaining tablespoon oil and heat over moderate heat until hot but not smoking. Remove pan from heat and season curry oil with salt. Transfer steaks to a plate and let stand 5 minutes.
• Toast bread in a toaster until golden brown and rub 1 side of hot toasts with cut sides of garlic. Put croûtes on 2 plates and top each with half of onions and 1 steak. Spoon curry oil (being careful not to include powder that has settled to bottom) over and around steaks.

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• Potato Frites:.
• Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
• In bowl, toss potatoes with oil, thyme, salt and pepper.
• Arrange on foil-lined rimmed baking sheet.
• Bake, turning once, for 40 minutes or until tender inside and crisp outside.
• While potatoes cook, start the Bistro Steak.
• Bistro Steak On Garlic Croutes:.
• Rub bread all over with cut side of garlic; brush with 2 teaspoons (10 mL) of the oil. Toast on baking sheet for 10 minutes or until golden.
• Meanwhile, trim off all but 1/8 inch (3 mm) fat from steak, if needed.
• Roll edges in peppercorns to coat.
• In skillet, heat remaining oil over medium-high heat; cook steaks for 4 to 6 minutes per side or until medium-rare inside and browned. Transfer to plate; cover and keep warm.
• Add wine and stock to skillet; bring to boil, scraping up any brown bits. Boil for about 1 minute or until reduced by half. Remove from heat.
• Stir in red pepper, shallot, butter and any juices accumulated on plate.
• Cut steaks in half; place on croûtes.
• Pour sauce over top.
• Serve with Potato Frites.

Steps:

• To make the croutons, cut the bread into 3/4-inch cubes. Heat a large skillet over high heat and add the olive oil, swirling to coat the bottom of the pan. Add the garlic and cook until it sizzles, about 50 seconds. Add the bread and cook, stirring, until golden brown, about 2 minutes. Discard the garlic. Sprinkle the croutons with the salt and serve over the lentil vegetable soup.