BRIOCHE CROSTINI RECIPES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.
• Using a 1 1/2-inch diameter biscuit cutter, cut the sliced bread into 6 circles and put on a baking sheet. Toast the brioche circles in the oven for 3 to 5 minutes, until golden brown. With a rubber spatula, fold together the cream cheese and chopped chives and place in a small pastry bag with star tip. Pipe out about 1/2-ounce of cream cheese and chive mixture onto each toasted brioche circle. Cut off top of strawberry, slice in half lengthwise, then cut each half into 3 wedges. Cut the 1/2 wheel of Brie into 6 triangle wedges. Place 1 wedge of strawberry and 1 wedge of Brie standing up on the cream cheese. Place 1 parsley sprig on top of each.

Steps:

• "Cut foie gras into 1/2-inch pieces and season with salt and pepper. Place non-stick skillet over medium-high heat; drizzle in canola oil. Saute foie gras, a few pieces at a time, taking care not to overcrowd the pan, until golden brown on outside and pink on inside. Transfer to paper towel-lined baking tray, and repeat with remaining foie. Carefully wipe out pan with paper towel and return to medium-high heat; drizzle in olive oil. Add garlic and shallot; saute until just beginning to color and soften. Deglaze with balsamic; reduce to glaze. Stir in port; reduce to glaze. Whisk in butter; season to taste with salt & pepper. Top brioche toasts with foie gras and drizzle port reduction over the top. "