(Cheesy) Garlic Bread – AKA My Take on a Joshua Weissman Recipe

Happiness is warm, cheesy and garlicky – in my book, anyway!  I was thrilled when I came across Joshua Weissman and his delicious recipes.  You can read more about Joshua’s story here.  His personal story, and struggles with his weight, are very inspiring, and I hope that you will take the time to learn more about him.  His recipe videos are fun, educational and you will be able to see his passion for cooking shining through. 

For this recipe, I am featuring our Stone Bar Pan.  I have had mine for almost 26 years, and use for everything from garlic bread, cooking bacon in the oven, seafood, meat, cookies, brownies, and I’ve even made “SpongeBob Square Pancakes” on them!!

Made in the USA, they are Microwave-, freezer, oven-, dishwasher-, and broiler-safe to 550°F. Like all our stones, you can use it to make your favorite baked goods, frozen foods, or reheated leftovers that are just as good or better than day one. And it only gets better with age. A nonstick seasoning will develop as you use it—the darker it looks, the better it cooks!

If you don’t have our stones yet, you should definitely give it a try!  Check it out here.

For this recipe, Joshua shared three different ways to make garlic bread, I chose the classic version, as that is what my family likes best.  The only addition I made to this was to add in some fresh mozzarella cheese, because my guys LOVE cheesy garlic bread.  This recipe did not disappoint!  It has the PERFECT amounts of garlic and all the seasonings – and butter – so if you like garlic bread, you will LOVE this recipe, with or without the extra mozzarella.  Enough said, let’s jump right in!

Ingredients

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 4-6 garlic cloves, finely chopped
  • ¼ cup parsley, finely chopped
  • ¼ cup Parmigiano Reggiano, grated
  • ¼ cup Fresh Mozzarella cheese, grated
  • 1 large ciabatta loaf

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400 ⁰F.

Peel and chop garlic.  Wash, then chop the flat Italian parsley.

Grate your Parmesan and mozzarella cheeses.

Combine softened butter, garlic, parsley, Parmesan and Mozzarella.  Mix well.

Slice loaf of Ciabatta bread in half lengthwise.  Spread garlic butter mixture all over the cut bread, being sure cover with all of the garlicky deliciousness.

Place on a Stone or baking pan, and bake for 10-12 minutes, until golden brown. 

Remove from oven, then slice and serve. 

That’s it! Such an easy recipe that is sure to become a family favorite, please let me know if you give this a try. Please be sure to visit Joshua’s blog here, and tell him I said hello!

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Cheesy Garlic Bread

Infused with garlic, butter and seasonings, filled with flavor AND cheesy goodness,this garlic bread recipe from @joshuaweissman is such an easy recipe to put together,and sure to become a family favorite!
5 from 2 votes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine Italian
Servings 10 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 4-6 garlic cloves, finely chopped
  • ¼ cup parsley,finely chopped
  • ¼ cup Parmesan Reggiano Cheese, grated
  • ¼ cup Fresh Mozzarella, grated
  • 1 large Ciabatta Loaf

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 400 ⁰F.
  • Peel and chop garlic.  Wash, then chop the flat Italian parsley.
  • Grate Parmesan and mozzarella cheeses.
  • Combine softened butter, garlic, parsley, Parmesan and Mozzarella.  Mix well.
  • Slice loaf of Ciabatta bread in half lengthwise. Spread garlic butter mixture all over the cut bread, being sure cover with all of the garlicky deliciousness.
  • Place on a Stone or baking pan, and bake for 10-12 minutes, until golden brown.  Remove from oven, then slice and serve. 

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The provided nutritional information is automatically calculated and should only be used as an approximation. It is offered as a courtesy and may not reflect exact values due to variations in ingredients, cooking methods, and other factors. We recommend consulting with a qualified healthcare professional or nutritionist for precise dietary information.

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Garlic and Bacon Green Beans – Julia’s Album (Video)

One of the reasons I started this blog was so that I could keep track of my favorite recipes AND food bloggers in one place, and another is to show all of you how my favorite recipes can be made easier if you are using the right products.  Julia over at https://juliasalbum.com is one of my favorite food bloggers, as her recipes involve LOTS of comfort food.  You can learn more about Julia here.

This recipe, however, is not just great food, it is keto friendly!  Green beans are, apparently, lower in carbs than some vegetables, which seems to make them a perfect addition to any low carb meal.  At least, I believe it does, but I am still learning about all of this. If you know better, then by all means, enlighten me!  At any rate, I love this wonderful and easy recipe, and I think you will, too. 

Let’s jump right in!!

What you’ll need:

  • 1-pound fresh green beans
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 4-6 garlic cloves
  • 6 slices of bacon

Instructions

Boil water in Dutch oven; add trimmed green beans and ½ teaspoon salt. Cook on medium-low heat for 5 minutes. Drain the beans, set aside.

Cook bacon in Air Fryer for 14 minutes.  Cool, and cut into pieces. 

Peel and chop 4-6 cloves of garlic (depending on your garlic preference).

Melt butter in a large skillet on medium heat, along with olive oil. Add chopped garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds. Add in green beans and bacon pieces. Sauté on medium heat for about 1 minute, stirring to combine.

That’s it!  These are a family favorite, and I hope they becomes yours as well.  Please let me know if you give these a try.  Please do check out Julia’s recipes over at https://juliasalbum.com. Let’s make great food together!

Link to original recipe: https://juliasalbum.com/garlic-and-bacon-green-beans/#recipe

Garlic and Bacon Green Beans

Green beans with garlic AND bacon?!?!  Yes, please! This wonderful recipe is so easy to make, keto friendly, and simply delicious.  Try it tonight! 
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Course Side Dish
Servings 4 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound Fresh green beans, rinsed and trimmed
  • ½ tsp kosher salt
  • 1 tbsp garlic-infused canola oil or olive oil
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 4-6 cloves garlic
  • 6 slices bacon

Instructions
 

  • Boil water in Dutch oven; add trimmed green beans and ½ teaspoon salt. Cook on medium-low heat for 5 minutes. Drain the beans, set aside.
  • Cook bacon in Air Fryer for 14 minutes.  Cool, and cut into pieces. 
  • Peel and chop garlic.
  • Melt butter in a large skillet on medium heat, along with olive oil. Add chopped garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds. Add in green beans and bacon pieces. Sauté on medium heat for about 1 minute, stirring to combine.

Nutritional Information Disclaimer:

The provided nutritional information is automatically calculated and should only be used as an approximation. It is offered as a courtesy and may not reflect exact values due to variations in ingredients, cooking methods, and other factors. We recommend consulting with a qualified healthcare professional or nutritionist for precise dietary information.

Made this recipe? Tag me @imapampchef on Instagram!I would love to hear from you!

Pressure Cooker Mashed Cauliflower – Diethood (Video)

Confession:

I have always hated cauliflower. I never like the smell, the taste, etc. That all changed with this recipe, pressure cooker mashed cauliflower with garlic and chives from Katerina over at https://diethood.com/. You can learn more about Katerina here.

This month, my focus is going to be on low carb keto friendly recipes. I got this idea and encouragement for my friend Elaine (Hi Elaine!), as she and her husband have started eating low-carb. I honestly had no idea what that was about, and was a little bit afraid to check them out for fear of losing flavor. Elaine has helped to prove me wrong! The recipes I have found have been easy and really full of flavor and very delicious. Through this new research, I have discovered some really wonderful food bloggers and I will definitely go back to try new recipes from each of them. I will DEFINITELY be back to check out more from Katerina, her dessert recipes are gluten free!

This recipe was truly delicious, creamy and unbelievably like mashed potatoes. I seriously love my mashed potatoes, so it says a lot for me to give this compliment. Enough said, let’s jump right in!

What you’ll need:

  • 1 large head cauliflower, core removed and roughly cut into florets 
  • 1/2 tablespoon olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic, peeled and smashed
  • 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
  • 1/2 tbsp butter
  • 1 tbsp sour cream
  • 1/2 tsp salt or to taste
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper or to taste
  • 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 tsp chopped fresh chives, plus more to garnish

Instructions

Set Quick Cooker to SEAR. Add oil to pot, heat for one minute. Smash garlic, add to pot. Saute until lightly golden on all sides, about one minute.

Add chicken broth, heat another minute.

Hit CANCEL. Place cauliflower in steam basket, and place into quick cooker. Cooker. Cover with lid, and set to CUSTOM setting, 3 minutes. Press START.

When timer is up, hit cancel. Push steam release button to Quick release pressure. Open the lid halfway and let stand 3 minutes.

Drain out all of the liquid (you can save the liquid for another use) and mash the cauliflower and garlic with a potato masher, or transfer them to a blender or food processor (I used my blender). Add in butter, sour cream, salt and pepper. If you’re using the blender, pulse until blended and creamy.

Transfer to an insulated bowl to keep warm while you’re waiting for the rest of your dinner. 

Lastly, add in Parmesan cheese and chives, and maybe another pat of butter. Stir well. 

That’s it! This recipe was so easy to make and really, really delicious! I can’t believe I’m saying this, but I think we’ll add this to our monthly rotation of recipes. It was that good! Please head over to visit https://diethood.com/ and check out the rest of their wonderful low carb recipes. Lots to enjoy there!

Also let me know if you make this recipe, and what you think of it. Let’s make great together!

Link to original recipe: https://diethood.com/instant-pot-mashed-cauliflower/

Pressure Cooker Mashed Cauliflower

Creamy and scrumptious, this mashed cauliflower is FULL of flavor, keto friendly and gluten-free!!
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Servings 4 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 1 large head cauliflower, core removed and roughly cut into florets
  • ½ tbsp olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic, peeled and smashed
  • 1 ½ cups chicken broth
  • ½ tbsp butter
  • 1 tbsp sour cream
  • ½ tsp salt, or to taste
  • ¼ tsp black pepper, or to taste
  • ½ cup Parmesan cheese
  • ½ tsp freshly chopped chives, plus more to garnish

Instructions
 

  • Set Quick Cooker to Sear. Add oil to pot, heat for one minute.
  • Smash garlic, add to pot. Saute until lightly golden on all sides, about one minute.
  • Add chicken broth, heat another minute.
  • Hit CANCEL. Place cauliflower in steam basket, and place into Quick Cooker. Cover with lid, and set to CUSTOM setting, 3 minutes. Press START.
  • When timer is up, hit cancel. Push steam release button to quick release pressure. Open the lid halfway and let stand 3 minutes.
  • Drain out all of the liquid (you can save the liquid for another use) and mash the cauliflower and garlic with a potato masher, or transfer them to a blender or food processor. Add in butter, sour cream, salt and pepper. If you're using the blender, pulse until blended and creamy.
  • Transfer to an insulated bowl to keep warm while you're waiting for the rest of your dinner. 
  • Lastly, add in Parmesan cheese and chives, and maybe another pat of butter. Stir well. 

Nutritional Information Disclaimer:

The provided nutritional information is automatically calculated and should only be used as an approximation. It is offered as a courtesy and may not reflect exact values due to variations in ingredients, cooking methods, and other factors. We recommend consulting with a qualified healthcare professional or nutritionist for precise dietary information.

Made this recipe? Tag me @imapampchef on Instagram!I would love to hear from you!

Garlic Butter Shrimp Scampi: Recipe from Cafe Delites – Much More than a Food Blog


I just found out that today is National Linguine Day! Which makes it a perfect day to share with you the recipe I found from Karina at Cafe Delites, Garlic Butter Shrimp Scampi.


First though, a little about Cafe Delites. Karina has been around for several years, and I only just realized how much her recipes are a go-to for me and my family for quick, easy, healthy and delicious dinners. Two of my favorites are the ham and bean soup and honey garlic chicken, which I will share in later posts with you.


Karina has also written a book, in which she shares about her cancer diagnosis, link here: Liberation: Breaking the Chains to Survival and Freedom – a True Story https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0792SB1ND/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_glt_FHNEKXCRYN9DYSAK5Z4VShe is a beautiful writer, and I encourage you to read her book and definitely check out her blog: https://cafedelites.com/


Karina is a cancer survivor, and as I have been diagnosed with Smoldering Multiple Myeloma, I find her strength and honesty encouraging to me personally. I love her courage and opening up about her struggles, and how she has not let that stop her from pursuing her passion for cooking.
What I understand about her philosophy is that she does not use diets, rather healthy and balanced foods and meals, even including desserts that are delicious so that you can still maintain your weight and enjoy life with the food that you actually like to eat. That is exactly how I want to live! 


Okay, let’s jump into the recipe.
What you’ll need:

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 4-5 large cloves garlic
  • 1 1/4 lb (600 grams) large shrimp
  • Salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste
  • 1/4 cup dry white wine or broth
  • 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes or to taste (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup chopped flat leaf parsley

TIP: For this recipe especially, you’ll want to have everything on hand or, as they say in France, mise en place. This recipe comes together very quickly, and prepping a little bit ahead makes it much easier for you.


First, you’ll want to peel and de-vein your shrimp. To remove bottom portion of shell,Squeeze with thumb and forefinger, pull firmly. 

Use a sharp knife to de-vein shrimp.
So let’s talk about that for a minute, de-veining shrimp. The dark line that you see in my video shows the digestive tract of the shrimp. While there is no harm in leaving it in, I definitely prefer to remove it. To use a very sharp knife and slice down and remove it, easy peasy!


Next, we’ll use the garlic press to mince 4-5 cloves of garlic.


Now to chop enough flat leaf or Italian parsley to make 1/4 cup. 


Heat your olive oil and two tablespoons of butter in a large skillet.


Add garlic and saute just until fragrant, this shouldn’t take more than a minute.


Add in wine, salt, black pepper and red pepper, if using.

Add in your shrimp and saute for a couple of minutes on each side. Simmer for a couple of minutes more, just until your shrimp is cooked through. Please do not overcook your shrimp! If you do, it will become very chewy, and we do


Stir in the remaining butter, press half a lemon into the sauce which should give you about two tablespoons lemon juice.


Stir in your parsley!


Since today is National Linguine Day, I’m serving this over linguine, of course.


This is such a wonderful recipe, and I again encourage you to go over and visit Karina’s blog, Cafe Delites. 
My recipe video is at the bottom of this post. 

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