I love butter. I have a neon sign reading BUTTER hanging in my living room. My fridge has an entire drawer dedicated to the stuff. Friends give me butter as gifts. I'd cook everything in butter if I could. Unfortunately, I can't. Butter has a low smoke point, so it's a bad choice for frying foods at higher heat. Sometimes, I'm left wondering when to use oil and when to use butter. I know I can't use it for high-heat techniques like deep frying, but what should I use when making foods like French toast?

According to bona fide brunch pro Kyle Mendenhall, butter is your best bet. The largely self-taught chef currently works as senior director of culinary innovation at Snooze A.M. Eatery, a Colorado-based brunch chain. In his current role, Mendenhall helps craft crave-worthy -- and Instagram-ready -- dishes for Snooze's extensive menu. Options for French toast lovers include French Toast Neat, made with brioche bread and topped with mascarpone, and OMG! French Toast, an extra-indulgent variation. Whether you decide to take inspiration from Snooze's menu or come up with your own creation, butter is the perfect way to give your French toast a little extra oomph.