(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. 

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.

Keyword garlic bread
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Tomato Basil Whipped Mozzarella Tart – Pampered Chef (Video)

Another tasty recipe from Pampered Chef, this is one I received for spring and it is scrumptious. Juicy tomatoes, creamy ricotta and mozzarella mixed with fresh basil?  All included over a baked refrigerated pizza crust.  I needed a fast meal, and this came together quickly.  I hope that you will enjoy it, let’s jump right in! 

Ingredients

  • 3 tbsp (45 mL) olive oil, divided
  • 1 pkg (13.8 oz./391 g) refrigerated pizza dough
  • 2 tsp (10 mL) Italian seasoning, divided
  • 2 cups (500 mL) cherry or grape tomatoes, halved
  • 1 tsp (5 mL) garlic powder
  • ½ tsp (2 mL) salt
  • ½ lemon, juiced (1–2 tbsp/15–30 mL)
  • Whipped Basil Mozzarella
  • 4 oz. (125 g) fresh mozzarella cheese
  • ½ cup (125 mL) ricotta
  • 6 basil leaves, torn, plus additional for topping
  • 1 tbsp (15 mL) milk
  • ¼ tsp (1 mL) salt

Preheat the oven to 425 °F.

Coat the bottom of a 12″ (30-cm) Cast Iron Skillet with 1 tbsp of oil. Spread the pizza dough into the bottom of the pan, pressing it into the edge. Fold over extra dough to create a lip. Use a fork to pierce the bottom and edges of the crust; brush with 1 tbsp  of oil and sprinkle with 1 tsp  of Italian seasoning.

Toss the tomatoes with garlic powder and the remaining oil and Italian seasoning. Place in a single layer on a sheet pan.

Place the skillet with the crust on the bottom rack and sheet pan with the tomatoes on the top. Bake until the crust has browned and the tomatoes have softened, 17–20 minutes. If the crust bubbles, press it down with a spatula, carefully, in case steam is released.

To make the whipped basil mozzarella, add all the ingredients to a food processor. Process until smooth and creamy, about 30 seconds, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed.

Let the crust cool for about 5 minutes, then spread the whipped basil mozzarella over the inside of the crust. Top with the tomatoes.

When ready to serve, drizzle with lemon juice, top with additional basil, if you’d like, and cut into wedges.

That’s it!  Such a tasty dinner that’s easy to put together. Please let me know if you give this a try!

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Tomato Basil Whipped Mozzarella Tart

Juicy tomatoes, creamy ricotta and mozzarella mixed with fresh basil, over a baked refrigerated pizza crust.  Delicious!!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Servings 8 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tbsp olive oil, divided
  • 1 pkg 13.8 oz/391 g refrigerated pizza dough
  • 2 tsp Italian Seasoning
  • 2 cups cherry or grape tomatoes, sliced in half
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ lemon, juiced

For the Whipped Mozzarella

  • 4 oz fresh mozzarella cheese
  • ½ cup ricotta cheese
  • 6 basil leaves, torn, plus more for garnish
  • 1 tbsp milk
  • ¼ tsp salt

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 425 °F.
  • Coat the bottom of a 12" (30-cm) Cast Iron Skillet with 1 tbsp of oil. Spread the pizza dough into the bottom of the pan, pressing it into the edge. Fold over extra dough to create a lip. Use a fork to pierce the bottom and edges of the crust; brush with 1 tbsp of oil and sprinkle with 1 tsp Italian seasoning.
  • Toss the tomatoes with garlic powder and the remaining oil and Italian seasoning. Place in a single layer on a sheet pan.
  • Place the skillet with the crust on the bottom rack and sheet pan with the tomatoes on the top. Bake until the crust has browned and the tomatoes have softened,17–20 minutes. If the crust bubbles, press it down with a spatula, carefully,in case steam is released.
  • To make the whipped basil mozzarella, add all the ingredients to a food processor. Process until smooth and creamy, about 30 seconds, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed.
  • Let the crust cool for about 5 minutes, then spread the whipped basil mozzarella over the inside of the crust. Top with the tomatoes.
  • When ready to serve, drizzle with lemon juice, top with additional basil, if you’d like, and cut into wedges.

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.

Keyword summer tart pizza tomato basil mozzarella
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Easy Caprese Bites Appetizer- Iowa Girl Eats (Video)

This is one of my very popular videos on Pinterest, it has had nearly 74,000 views! It is also one of the easiest recipes I have ever made, and I got it from Kristin over at Iowa Girl Eats.  You can read more about Kristin here

I definitely want to go back and learn more about the recipes that she does, as she was diagnosed with celiac disease and has apparently changed her blog to reflect that. Her recipes look absolutely delicious, and these caprese bites are no exception.

You’ll love how easy this recipe comes together, and I’ll let the video show you how!

I hope that you let me know if you make this for your New Year’s parties. When I made this for a graduation party this year, it was gone in no time. Enjoy!

Link to original recipe: https://iowagirleats.com/caprese-skewers-with-balsamic-drizzle/