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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

 

Lemon Pepper Chicken Wings

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Try these tasty, healthy Lemon Pepper Chicken Wings! This is the easiest chicken dinner recipe! This Lemon Pepper Chicken Wings recipe has only a few ingredients and simple steps. It is so easy a beginner cook can make this tasty recipe!

In this cooking video Karen Breyer will show you step-by-step how to make this Lemon Pepper Chicken Wings recipe. Watch this cooking video and make these easy, healthy, tasty Lemon Pepper Chicken Wings for dinner tonight!

Yield: 3 - 4 servings

Lemon Pepper Chicken Wings

Ingredients

  • 6 - 8 chicken wings
  • 1 - 2 teaspoons melted butter
  • Lemon pepper (to taste)
  • Salt (to taste)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
  2. Melt the butter in a small saucepan over low heat or microwave for about 30 seconds (or until it is melted).
  3. Place the chicken wings in a baking pan.
  4. Brush the wings with melted butter.
  5. Sprinkle the chicken wings with lemon pepper and salt.
  6. Bake at 350 degrees for 35 to 45 minutes or until chicken is cooked through.

Notes

Check to see if the chicken is done by cutting into a thick pieces of the chicken and make sure the juices run clear. The internal temperature of the chicken should be at least 165 degrees. If the juices are red or pink cook the chicken longer.

You can adjust the recipe to make more or less Lemon Pepper Chicken Wings.

© Karen Breyer

 

Pineapple Chicken Salad

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Love Chicken Salad? Trying to eat healthy? Try this easy, tasty, Pineapple Chicken Salad recipe! In this cooking video Karen Breyer will show you step-by-step how to make this delicious, fresh Pineapple Chicken Salad.

Watch this cooking video and make this tasty Pineapple Chicken Salad recipe today!

Yield: 4 servings

Pineapple Chicken Salad

Ingredients

  • 1- 2 teaspoons butter
  • 8 ounces cooked chicken, strips or cubed (about 2 cups)
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce (low-sodium)
  • 2 cups celery, chopped
  • 20 ounce can pineapple chunks, drained
  • 1/2 - 3/4 cup red onion, chopped
  • 1/2 cup chopped almonds, toasted or raw
  • Pepper, fresh ground (to taste)
  • 4 cups salad mix or chopped lettuce

Instructions

  1. Soak the chicken in soy sauce at least 5 minutes.
  2. Heat butter over low heat in a skillet.
  3. Add the chicken and soy sauce. Heat over low to medium heat. Stir occasionally and turn the chicken to heat through from all sides.
  4. When the chicken is hot throughout, add the celery and cook until the celery is hot (about 3 - 5 minutes).
  5. Add the chicken and celery mixture to a medium bowl.
  6. Stir in the pineapple chunks, red onion, almonds and pepper.
  7. Chill for later or serve at once. Top salad mix or chopped lettuce with pineapple chicken mixture.
  8. Enjoy!

Notes

You can also use raw chicken and cook it in a skillet . Make sure the chicken is fully cooked. Cook enough raw chicken to make 8 ounces of cooked chicken.

You can save time by chopping the celery and onion when the chicken is soaking.

If desired, serve the Pineapple Chicken Salad with an additional salad dressing of your choice.

See a cooking demonstration of this Pineapple Chicken Salad recipe on the Cooking Lessons for Dad YouTube channel.

© Karen Breyer

 

California Pork Tenderloin

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Yield: 8

California Pork Tenderloin

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds pork tenderloin
  • 1/4 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Kosher salt (to taste)
  • Pepper, fresh ground (to taste)
  • 2 - 3 teaspoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
  • 1 1/4 cups green pepper, thinly sliced
  • 1 1/4 cups yellow pepper, thinly sliced
  • 1 28 ounce can crushed tomatoes
  • 1 teaspoon ginger, ground
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (or to taste)
  • 1/2 cup green onions, sliced
  • 1/2 cups cilantro, chopped (or to taste)

Instructions

  1. Sprinkle pork with garlic powder, salt and pepper.
  2. In a skillet heat oil over medium heat. When oil is hot, add the pork and cook it for 15-20 minutes, turning occasionally.
  3. Add the minced garlic and peppers. Cook about 3 more minutes.
  4. Stir in the tomatoes, ginger and red pepper flakes.
  5. Continue to cook until the pork is no longer pink in the center.
  6. Stir in the green onions and cilantro. Heat until hot.
  7. Cut pork in 1 inch slices. Serve over rice, quinoa or couscous.

Notes

You can use 1 tablespoon minced ginger in place if the dried.

Adjust the amount of spices and peppers to your taste.

© Karen Breyer

 

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