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French Bread Pizza

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Love Pizza? Learn how to make this super tasty French Bread Pizza with all your favorite toppings! This French Bread Pizza recipe is so easy to make and tastes super delicious! You can custom make your pizzas and make everyone happy!

In this cooking video Karen Breyer will show you step-by-step how to make French Bread Pizza. I use whole wheat French bread with lots of delicious, healthy toppings! Adjust the toppings to your taste. French Bread Pizza is perfect for lunch, dinner, parties and game night! I even eat the leftovers for breakfast and snacks. If you are looking for a new French Bread recipe I think you will love this one. Watch this cooking video and make this tasty French Bread Pizza for dinner tonight!

Yield: 8 servings

French Bread Pizza

Ingredients

  • French bread loaf, whole wheat
  • 2 1/2 cups pizza or pasta sauce
  • 2 cups mozzarella cheese
  • Choice of toppings:
  • Onion, chopped
  • Bell peppers, chopped
  • Mushrooms, sliced
  • Tomatoes, sliced
  • Pineapple tidbits
  • Olives, pitted and sliced
  • Zucchini, thinly sliced
  • Garlic, thinly sliced raw or roasted
  • Herbs, fresh (oregano, basil)
  • Crushed red pepper flakes
  • Veggie or regular meats (cooked)
  • Cheese, shredded (variety)
  • Parmesan cheese
  • And more!

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Line baking sheet with foil.
  2. Slice loaf of bread lengthwise in half. Place cut side up on a baking sheet.
  3. Spread the sauce evenly over the bread, leaving about 1/2 inch border without sauce.
  4. Sprinkle cheese over sauce.
  5. Layer and arrange your choice of toppings over the cheese. Place the large items first and then the smaller ones.
  6. Bake about 10 - 14 minutes or until cheese is melted and bubbly (vegan cheese won’t get bubbly).
  7. Allow to cool a bit. Cut and serve.

Notes

Use more or less sauce and toppings as desired. Your pizza will be as healthy as your toppings are.

Adjust the ingredients to your taste.

For extra crispy bread, lightly toast the bread for about 5 minutes. Then top and cook as directed.

You can also cook this pizza in a toaster oven at 400 degrees. Cut the French bread in half and then lengthwise in half. You will have 4 pieces of bread instead of 2. Top bread with sauce, cheese and toppings. Bake on a foil lined toaster oven baking sheet or place directly on rack. Bake one or two at a time as you have room in the oven.

© Karen Breyer

 

Vegan Cornbread

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I think this is the best vegan cornbread recipe ever! This is my favorite cornbread recipe, either vegan or non-vegan. It is so delicious everyone will love this it! This cornbread is simple to make and uses easy to find ingredients. In this cooking video Karen Breyer will show you step-by-step how to make this delicious Vegan Cornbread recipe!

If you are looking for an easy, healthy, homemade cornbread recipe I think this one is perfect for you. Both vegans and non-vegans will love this delicious cornbread. Watch this cooking video and make this tasty Vegan Cornbread recipe today!

Yield: 12 - 16 servings

Vegan Cornbread

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup whole wheat pastry flour
  • 1/2 cup white all purpose flour
  • 1 cup cornmeal, yellow or white
  • 1/2 cup sugar, granulated
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher salt
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1 1/4 cup almond milk, unsweetened
  • 1/3 cup grapeseed or canola oil
  • 3/4 cup frozen corn, yellow or white (thawed) - optional
  • 3 tablespoons mild green chilies, drained (canned, diced) - optional
  • Cooking Spray

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
  2. Spray a 9 x 9 pan or 9 inch round pan with cooking spray.
  3. In a large bowl, mix together the whole wheat pastry flour, white flour, sugar, salt, and baking powder.
  4. Stir in the almond milk and oil. Mix until well combined.
  5. Stir in the corn and green chilies.
  6. Pour the batter in the pan.
  7. Bake 20 - 25 minutes, until the edges start to brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Notes

If you don’t have Kosher salt you can use another type.

You can adjust the proportions of all purpose flour and whole wheat pastry flour. They need to equal 1 1/4 cups in total. If you add more white flour and less wheat the corn bread will be more fluffy. If you add less white and more wheat the cornbread will be more dense.

You can replace all or part of the oil with applesauce.

You can reduce the sugar to 1/3 cup for less sweetness.

You can use drained, canned corn in place of frozen.

This cornbread is delicious both with and without the corn and green chilies.

© Karen Breyer

 

Apple Oatmeal Muffins

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Looking for new, healthy muffin recipes? Try this Apple Oatmeal Muffin recipe! It is so delicious and easy to make! These tasty muffins are even gluten free. In this cooking video Karen Breyer will show you step-by-step how to make these delicious Apple Oatmeal Muffins. Watch this cooking video and make this easy, healthy Apple Oatmeal Muffin recipe today!

Yield: 12 muffins

Apple Oatmeal Muffins

Ingredients

  • 1 medium apple, chopped or shredded
  • 1 1/2 cups rolled oats
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 - 2 eggs (optional)
  • 1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt
  • 1/2 cup raisins, chopped dates, or dried cranberries
  • 1/3 cup nuts, chopped
  • 1/2 - 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • Cooking spray

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°.
  2. Spray muffin pans with cooking spray.
  3. Wash the apples. Quarter and cut out the core.
  4. Chop apples on low speed in the blender or by hand.
  5. Combine ingredients in a bowl. Let stand for a few minutes so the mixture can absorb the moisture.
  6. Mix mixture together firmly with fingers or a fork.
  7. Spoon mixture into muffin pans. Fill and round nicely.
  8. Bake for 25 minutes or until muffins start to brown.

Notes

The eggs help the ingredients stick together. You can leave the eggs out and these muffins will still be delicious!

If the raisins are extra dry, soak them in cold water for at least 10 minutes. Then drain the water and add them to the recipe as instructed.

You can add more or less nuts and dried fruit as desired.

If you don’t have cooking spray you can wipe the muffin tin with vegetable oil.
Use rolled or old fashioned oats. Do not use quick oats.

© Karen Breyer

 

Muffins from Whole Wheat Mix

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Yield: 12 muffins

Muffins from Whole Wheat Mix

Ingredients

  • 2 1/4 cups whole wheat pancake and muffin mix
  • 3/4 cups water
  • 1/2 cup applesauce, mashed banana or pumpkin
  • 2 - 4 tablespoons honey or agave
  • 1/2 cup raisins, small dried fruit pieces or blueberries (if desired)
  • 1/2 cup chopped nuts (if desired)
  • Baking spray if needed

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray muffin tins with cooking spray or line with paper baking cups.
  2. Stir together ingredients in a mixing bowl.
  3. Fill muffin tins 2/3 full.
  4. Bake about 25 minutes or until golden.

Notes

Add more or less honey/agave as desired.

These are muffins from my Whole Wheat Pancake and Muffin Mix.
http://cookinglessonsfordad.com/whole-wheat-pancake-and-muffin-mix/

© Karen Breyer

 

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