Decadence

We made this for Shane's birthday breakfast. It might make a nice Valentine's Morning Treat. Shane says it's "sinful."

Croissant French Toast

• 1/3 cup half and half or whole milk
• 2 egg yolks
  
• 1.5 oz. orange juice
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
• 1/2 teaspoon grated orange peel
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 2 1-day-old croissants, halved lengthwise (the ones from TJ's are great)
  
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• Maple syrup

1) Whisk first 8 ingredients in medium bowl. Add croissants to egg batter and turn until thoroughly coated.

2) Melt butter in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add croissants and cook until golden brown on both sides, about 3 minutes per side. Serve with warm maple syrup or whipped cream and strawberries if you happen to have those.