Cinnamon French Toast with Red Berry Sauce - Curtis Stone

I vaguely heard or read of Curtis Stone before but since I hardly cooked, I don't really pay attention to what is happening in the food world. I happened to catch Oprah last night where it was showing celebrity chefs who went to viewers' homes and taught them how to buy fresh food and cook their meals instead of always buying frozen stuff or junk or take-out. Curtis Stone was one of the celebrity chefs on the show and he (all of them) made it look so easy.

I found his website and voila, there are some recipes which he shared and this Cinnamon French Toast with Red Berry Sauce looks simple and fresh and delicious.

Serves 4

Ingredients
Red Berry Sauce
1 6-ounce/170g package fresh blueberries

1 6-ounce/170g package fresh raspberries

1 4.4-ounce/125g package fresh blackberries

3/4 cup/180ml sugar

French Toast
6 large eggs

4 1/2-inch-thick slices brioche bread, halved diagonally

3 tablespoons butter

1/4 cup sugar

2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

1/3 cup crème fraîche

Assorted fresh berries

Method

1. To prepare the red berry sauce: Combine all the berries and sugar in a blender and puree until smooth.

2. Strain the berry puree through a fine sieve, discarding the seeds, and into a small saucepan.

3. Place the saucepan over medium-low heat and simmer for 2 minutes, stirring frequently.

4. Remove from the heat and keep warm while preparing the French toast.

5. To prepare the French toast: Using a fork, beat the eggs in a 13x9 baking dish to blend. Place the slices of brioche in the eggs and let stand for 5 minutes, or until the eggs are absorbed, turning the brioche slices once.

6. Melt the butter on a heavy large griddle pan over medium heat.

7. Add the brioche slices to the hot pan and cook for about 2 minutes per side, or until golden brown on the outside and heated through.

8. Meanwhile, stir the sugar and cinnamon on a large plate; set aside. Immediately place the hot French toast in the cinnamon-sugar and turn to coat completely.

9. Divide the French toast among 4 serving plates.

10. Top with a dollop of crème fraîche. Spoon the berry puree over the French toast.

11. Scatter the fresh berries over and serve immediately.

A 11-step method to making a fabulous and healthy breakfast.

Pictures and recipe from Curtis Stone website. Check it out for more great ideas. The pizza with pesto and tomatoes and mozzarella looks good too, and the espresso creme brulee, and chocolate souffles and crabcakes. I should go check out his cookbook too.