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5 Sausage Recipes for Easy (& Healthy) Weeknight Dinners 0

When you think of sausages, chances are your mind goes too greasy. But here's the thing: not all wursts are created equal. Textured Vegetable Protein (TVP) sausage is actually low in fat, which means it could serve as a base for a wholesome weeknight dinner. The "faux meat" is also easy to cook with, so novice cooks can get in on the action. So, if you're ready to indulge in your comfort food cravings (without the guilt), these healthy sausage recipes will do the trick.

1. Spicy Sausage Ragu

Though it's super easy to reach for a jar of store-bought sauce, making your own can take your pasta dishes to a whole new level. Don't believe us? Just check out this ragu recipe. Made with sautéed tomatoes, carrots, and just the right amount of sausage, the dish is bound to swoon your taste buds.

Ingredients:

• 4 cups uncooked spiral pasta
• 2 cups cherry tomatoes, chopped
• 1 cup TVP sausage bits
• 3 tbsp dried onions
• 1 tsp dried garlic (granulated)
• 1/3 cup dried carrots (shoestring)
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
• ½ tsp red pepper flakes
• 1 cup parmesan cheese, grated
• Salt & pepper, to taste

Directions:

1. Add the sausage, onion, and carrots to a bowl along with 2 cups of warm water. Soak for 15 minutes. Once hydrated, remove the food from the bowl, squeeze away excess liquid, and set aside.
2. In a saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the sausage, onion, and carrots, and sauté for 10 minutes. Stir in the garlic, pepper flakes, salt, and pepper, and cook for 2 minutes more. Add the tomatoes and balsamic vinegar and cook for another 15 minutes or until the sauce has thickened.
3. Meanwhile, cook the pasta according to the package's instructions. Drain and reserve 2 tablespoons of the pasta water.
4. Toss the pasta with the sauce and the reserved water, divide between plates and sprinkle with grated cheese.

2. Sausage Meatballs

And just like that, this recipe made us realize that meatballs are a cinch to make. All you have to do is toss the ingredients in a bowl, knead them into a fluffy mush, roll them into balls, and bake them until golden brown. Easy! Tip: Even though they're filling on their own, these meatballs would taste great with a cup of orzo pasta on the side.

Ingredients:

• 2 ½ cups TVP sausage bits
• 1 ¾ cups breadcrumbs
• 2 eggs
• 1 tsp dried garlic (granulated)
• 1 cup parmesan cheese, grated

Directions:

1. In a bowl, add the sausage along with 3 cups of warm water and soak for 15 minutes. Drain, squeeze away excess liquid, and transfer the bits back to the bowl.
2. Preheat the oven to 400^oF and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.
3. Add the breadcrumbs, eggs, cheese, and garlic, and start mixing with your hands. One spoonful at a time, pour 1 cup of water into the bowl while mixing. Make sure everything is combined.
4. Scoop about one tablespoon of the mixture into your palms and roll it into a ball. Place it onto the baking sheet. Repeat with the remaining meat.
5. Bake for 15 minutes or until the meatballs are cooked through. Once cooked, toss with your favorite sauce.

3. Sausage Red Pepper Stew

With sausage and peppers swimming in a smokey broth, this stew is perfect for chilly winter nights. But that's barely the best part. Since it contains just veggies, the dish also packs its fair share of antioxidants and protein, which is always a plus.

Ingredients:

• 2 ¼ cups TVP sausage bits
• 1 cup dried red bell peppers
• 2 ½ cups vegetable broth
• 3 ½ cups tomatoes, diced
• 1 cup dried onions
• 2 tsp dried garlic (granulated)
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• ¼ tsp smoked paprika
• Salt & pepper, to taste

Directions:

1. Add the sausage, onion, and bell peppers to a bowl with warm water and soak for 15 minutes. Once hydrated, squeeze away excess liquid and set aside.
2. Heat the olive oil in a pot over low heat. Toss the sausage, onion, and bell peppers and sauté for 5 minutes. Stir in the tomatoes and cook for another 10 minutes.
3. Add the broth and paprika and bring the stew to a simmer. Cook for another 10 minutes or until most of the liquid has reduced. Top with croutons for a munch with a crunch.

4. Mediterranean-Style Sausage Salad

If eating salad for lunch is giving you a serious case of the yawns, we've got the antidote. Equal parts healthy and indulgent, this salad recipe is a blend of Mediterranean's tastiest veggies with a hint of sausage on the side. Can't believe we didn't try this combo earlier!

Ingredients:

• ½ cup TVP sausage bits
• 4 ounces baby spinach or arugula
• 2 medium tomatoes, coarsely chopped
• 1 small cucumber, peeled and sliced
• ¼ cup freeze dried corn (super sweet)
• half of a small red onion, peeled and thinly sliced
• ¼ feta cheese, crumbled
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 1 ½ tbsp balsamic vinegar
• ½ tsp dried oregano
• Salt & pepper, to taste

Directions:

1. Add the sausage and corn to two separate bowls. Fill both with warm water and soak for 15 minutes. Once hydrated, remove the contents from the bowl, squeeze away excess liquid, and set aside.
2. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the sausage bits and sauté for 10 minutes or until they're fork-tender. Let cool.
3. Then, add all the ingredients to a bowl and mix until everything is evenly combined. Top with extra Feta cheese if desired.

5. Beer-Braised Sausage & Potatoes

Just when you thought sausage couldn't taste any better, this recipe adds beer to the mix and break all (flavor) hell loose. Combining the brew's rich flavor with sausage's sharpness and potatoes' tenderness, the dish makes for a killer trifecta that'd make anyone ask for seconds. PS: Serving this dish with basmati rice is optional, but highly recommended.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups TVP sausage bits
• 2 cups freeze dried potatoes
• ¼ cup dried bell peppers (mixed)
• 3 small onions, peeled and thinly sliced
• 1 cup beer
• 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
• 2 tbsp brown sugar
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• Salt, to taste

Directions:

1. Add the sausage, potatoes, and bell pepper to a bowl and fill with warm water. Soak for 15 minutes. Once hydrated, squeeze away excess liquid, and transfer to a saucepan.
2. Toss with olive oil, heat over medium heat, and sauté for 15 minutes.
3. Add the sugar, beer, mustard, and salt, and stir until everything is evenly combined. Boil gently until the liquid has reduced in half (about 8-10 minutes). Remove from heat and serve immediately.

Would you try any of the sausage recipes for lunch? Let us know which in the comments down below!

References:

1. https://thescottishbutcher.com/recipes/spicy-sausage-ragu-rigatoni/
2. https://bakerbynature.com/italian-sausage-meatballs/
3. https://mountaincravings.com/roasted-pepper-sausage-stew/
4. https://www.foodandwine.com/recipes/beer-braised-cabbage-and-sausage

5 Broccoli Recipes That Are Finger-Licking Good 0

Broccoli is one of the worlds' superfoods. It is nutrient dense and a good source of vitamin C, Vitamin A, Vitamin E folate, potassium, and Vitamin K. The nutritional powerhouse is also rich in calcium, magnesium, potassium antioxidants, and phytonutrients, which are excellent for your health.¹

Try out these five broccoli recipes and get the fantastic benefits of broccoli.

Broccoli Pizza Bites¹

Vegan/ Vegetarian choices are hard to come by when traveling. These broccoli bites will save you time and money and help you achieve your vegetable intake while traveling.

Ingredients

• 1 cup of freeze dried broccoli

For the Pizza Sauce

• 1 tomato, chopped (or use our dried tomato flakes)
• 1 tablespoon dried basil
• Pinch of cayenne pepper
• 1 tablespoon dried oregano
• 1 tablespoon paprika
• 2 cloves garlic (or use our dried sliced garlic)
• 1 cup dried tomato flakes
• 2 tablespoon tahini
• 1 pitted Medjool date
• 1/4 yellow onion (chopped)

Method

1. Rehydrate the freeze dried broccoli and set it aside as you prepare the sauce.
2. Place all the other ingredients in a high-speed blender to make the pizza sauce. Blend until smooth.
3. In a mixing bowl, add the pizza sauce and the broccoli. Mix using your hands until the sauce is evenly distributed and the entire broccoli is coated with the sauce.
4. Line up the broccoli pieces florets evenly on baking trays. Bake for 30-45 minutes until they dry and are slightly crispy. Pack and eat as a snack on the go.

Raw Vegan Broccoli Chips²

Even though you're not into raw vegan food, this broccoli recipe will change the game for you. You won't even know it's raw in the first place. Freeze dried broccoli chips make a perfect snack and an excellent way to sneak a vegetable into your meals

Ingredients

• 1 cup freeze dried broccoli
• 2 tablespoons tamari sauce
• 2 tablespoons yeast
• 1/4 cup of hemp seeds or cashews (optional)
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1/2 cup vegetable broth or water
• 1 garlic clove (or use our sliced garlic)
• 1 teaspoon onion powder

Method

1. Rehydrate the dried broccoli in a mixing bowl and set aside.
2. Add the remaining ingredients to a blender to make the cheesy sauce. Blend until smooth.
3. Pour the cheesy sauce mixture all over the broccoli and mix until all broccoli pieces are covered in the sauce.
4. Put the mixture over parchment paper on a baking tin. Roast for 30 minutes at 425F. Remove when they are dry and crunchy.

Baked Broccoli bites³

Baked broccoli bites are a perfect snack full of healthy nutrients like dietary fiber and protein. It's excellent for your cardiovascular health.

Ingredients

• 2 cups dried broccoli
• 2 cups raw cashews, soaked for 2 hours
• 1 large onion, chopped (or use our dried chopped onions)
• 2-3 cloves garlic, minced (or use our granulated garlic)
• 2 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 tablespoon jalapeno, finely diced (or use our dried jalapeno peppers)
• 1/4 cup nutritional yeast
• 1/2 teaspoon salt

Method

1. Rehydrate the dried broccoli. Add them to a food processor. Drain the cashews and add them. Pulse until they are chopped into tiny pieces.   
2. Add the remaining ingredients to the food processor. Blend until you get a paste-like consistency.
3. Scoop a small portion of the mixture and create little bites on the baking sheet until the whole mix is done.
4. Bake the broccoli bites for 30-40 minutes in the oven till dry and crispy.
5. Remove them from the oven and enjoy.   

Broccoli Sprouts Salad⁴

Broccoli sprouts contain sulforaphane, which has anti-cancer properties that work against breast cancer cells—more reason for you to indulge in this broccoli sprouts salad.

Ingredients

• 1 cup broccoli sprouts
• 1 cup freeze dried broccoli
• 1/2 cup chopped, raw walnuts
• 2 tablespoon raw agave nectar
• 2 garlic cloves, chopped (or use our dried garlic slices)
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 3 teaspoon ground flaxseed

Method

1. Clean the broccoli sprouts and set them aside. Rehydrate the freeze dried broccoli. Mix the two broccoli in a bowl and set them aside as you prepare the dressing.
2. Add the remaining ingredients except flaxseed to a blender. Blend until smooth.
3. Pour the dressing over the broccoli mix. Toss to ensure all the broccoli is coated with the dressing. Sprinkle the ground flaxseeds on top of the salad. Serve and enjoy.

Broccoli Cheddar Soup⁵

If you have never had broccoli cheddar soup, then this is the right time to try this broccoli recipe.

Ingredients

To make Bouillon

• 4 tablespoon celery salt
• 4 tablespoon dried parsley
• 2 tablespoon garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon dried onion powder
• 2 tablespoon salt
• 2 tablespoon ground savory
• 1 teaspoon oregano
• 1 teaspoon pepper
• 2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon dried sage
• 1 teaspoon ground turmeric

Broccoli-Cheddar Soup

• 1/2 cup freeze dried broccoli
• 1/4 cup cheddar cheese powder
• 1/4 cup buttermilk powder
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon paprika
• 1/4 teaspoon ground mustard
• 1/2 Tablespoon dried onion
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1 tablespoon dried carrots

Method

1. Bouillon Mix: Mix all the bouillon ingredients in a bowl. Set aside 2 teaspoons. You only need 2 teaspoons for this recipe. Store remaining bouillon in an airtight container in a cool, dry place for use in other recipes.
2. Soup Mix: Combine the cheddar cheese powder, buttermilk powder, 2 teaspoons bouillon, cornstarch, garlic, paprika, and mustard in a jar. Seal the lid and shake to combine. Open the jar and add onion, carrots, and broccoli. Seal lid and store in an airtight container.
3. To Make Soup, boil 2 cups of water. Pour the soup mix into a bowl, and add the boiling water to the soup mix. Stir well to break up any lumps. Boil another 2 cups of water and add to the soup mix. Cover and let stand 10 minutes or until broccoli is soft.

Dried and freeze dried broccoli is very versatile. You can use it to make soups and salads or eat it as a snack. The best part is that you stand a better chance of your children eating it too. Get our freeze dried broccoli today and try out these five broccoli recipes. Share your experience in the comment section below.

References

1. http://www.thefloralvegan.com/2019/08/30/dehydrated-broccoli-pizza-bites-raw-vegan/
2. https://sproutingzen.com/dehydrated-raw-vegan-cheezy-broccoli-chips/
3. https://www.dherbs.com/recipes/recipe/dehydrated-broccoli-bites-are-the-perfect-snack/
4. https://www.dherbs.com/recipes/recipe/simple-broccoli-sprouts-salad/
5. https://www.9010nutrition.com/broccoli-cheddar-soup-mix/

5 Pineapple Recipes to Add Some Zing to Your Life 0

What can’t you do with a pineapple? Pineapples are among the fruits that taste good cooked and raw. Pineapple recipes are a favorite for many people. You can slice it up and eat it as it is, or you could tweak it up a little to make a sumptuous dessert, vegetable salad, or as a pizza topping.

There’s so much you can do with it your pineapple; read on for these five pineapple recipes that are bound to turn you into a sought after chef. If you chopped up your pineapple and realized it’s a little bland, sprinkle it with some sugar or glucose to make it sweeter.

1. Pineapple Fried Rice

Wondering what to do with the left-over fried rice from yesterday’s dinner? How about spicing it up with pineapple slices for that sweet taste?  This pineapple recipes will leave you craving for more.

Time

Preparation – 10 minutes

Cooking – 10 minutes

Total Time – 20 minutes.

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp. virgin coconut oil
• One medium onion, chopped
• ½ cup freeze-dried red bell pepper
• 1 cup freeze-dried pineapple
• Three cloves garlic, minced
• 1/4 cup cashews, chopped
• 3 cup cooked rice (preferably day old)
• 1/2 cup frozen peas, thawed
• 1 tbsp. lime juice
• 2 tbsp. low-sodium soy sauce
• 1 tsp Sriracha
• Two large eggs,
• Two green onions, thinly sliced

Method

1. Heat the coconut oil in a large pan on medium heat.
2. Add the onion, bell peppers, and pineapple and cook for 5 minutes or until the vegetables are soft and the pineapple is caramelized.
3. Put in the garlic and cashews and stir. Cook for just over a minute or until fragrant
4. Stir in the cooked rice and the peas
5. Drizzle the lime juice, soy sauce, and Sriracha.
6. Cook for about 3 minutes more.
7. With a cooking spoon, push the rice to one side of the pan and pour in the eggs.
8. Keep stirring until it’s almost fully cooked, then fold it into rice mixture.
9. Garnish rice with green onions, coriander, or parsley and serve.

2. Pineapple Salsa

Salsa is a Mexican dip that is often eaten raw. Add some flavor and color to your salsa by adding pineapple slices in this pineapple recipe.

Time

Preparation time – 15 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 cup freeze-dried pineapple
• 1/2 cup dried red bell pepper
• 1/2 of red onion, chopped
• 1/4 cup cilantro, dried,
• 1 Jalapeño, minced, or our dried jalapeno peppers.
• 1 tbsp. Lime juice
• A pinch of salt

Method

1. Toss the pineapple cubes into a large bowl and stir in the peppers, onion, cilantro, jalapeño, and lime juice.
2. Season with salt, then transfer it back into the pineapple bowl. You can skip the salt if you so desire
3. Serve with tortilla chips. It goes great on pork chops.

3. Grilled Pineapple Chicken

Recipes are not complete without trying chicken; this grilled pineapple recipe is the ultimate guide to finger-licking food.

Time

Preparation – 10 minutes

Total Time – 2 hours, 25 minutes

Ingredients

• Five boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 1 cup unsweetened pineapple juice
• 3/4 cup ketchup
• 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• Two cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp. freshly minced ginger
• ½ cup of vegetable oil
• 2 cups freeze-dried pineapple
• Parsley to garnish

Method

1. In a large bowl, whisk the pineapple juice, ketchup, soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, and ginger until they are well mixed.
2. Put the chicken in a large zip-lock bag pour in the marinade. Allow the chicken to marinate in the fridge for at least 2 hours. You can keep it in the fridge overnight if you wish.
3. Heat the grill to high.
4. Put the chicken on the grill and let it cook, occasionally turning it. Keep basting it with the marinade until it’s charred and cooked through. Each side should take about 8 minutes.
5. Pour a little oil on the pineapple and toss it on the grill for 2 minutes or until it’s charred.
6. Garnish the chicken and pineapple with parsley or green onion and serve it hot.

4. Hawaiian Chicken Skewers

Chicken skewers are excellent as tapas or a main meal, and what better way to make them enjoyable than to make them with pineapple?

Time

Preparation – 25 minutes

Cooking – 25 minutes

Total Time – 50 minutes

Ingredients

• Two chicken breasts, chopped into large cubes
• 2 cups freeze-dried pineapple
• 1/2 cup barbecue sauce
• 1/3 cup soy sauce
• 1 tbsp. rice wine vinegar
• 2 tsp. sesame oil
• Two cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp. ginger, minced
• 1 tsp. honey
• Salt to taste
• 1 tsp. dried red pepper flakes
• Two green bell peppers, diced
• One red onion, diced

Method

1. Preheat the grill.
2. Whisk the barbecue sauce, soy sauce, vinegar, oil, garlic, ginger, and honey in a large bowl until they are well combined.
3. Season with salt and red pepper flakes.
4. Make the skewers by alternating the chicken, pineapple, peppers, and red onion on a skewer.
5. Place them on a baking sheet and generously drip the marinade on it.
6. Place skewers on preheated grill.
7. Brush with the reserved marinade as they cook
8. Cook for five minutes and flip them, brushing the other side with marinade as well.
9. Cook both sides for five minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.
10. Serve with white rice, mashed potato, and a sprinkle of cilantro.

5.      Fireball Pineapple

What do you do when you’re craving fireball whiskey and a slice of pineapples? You make a fireball whiskey. Follow this unique pineapple recipe and wow your guests.

Time

Preparation – 5 minutes

Making – 5 minutes

Total Time – 10 minutes

Ingredients

• Freeze-dried pineapple cubes
• 1 ½ cup of Fireball Whiskey
• 1/2 cup of cinnamon sugar

Method

1. Pour the Fireball into a large bowl.
2. Throw in the pineapple cubes and let them soak for one hour
3. Drain the Fireball and reserving it for cocktails. 
4. Toss the pineapple in cinnamon sugar and serve.

Conclusion

We may never agree whether pineapples belong to the pizza or not, but these five pineapple recipes will get you thinking more about the pineapples. Do not use very high heat or cook them too long to avoid destroying the pineapples’ vitamin C content.

References

1. http://www.goodcook.com/skillet-cashew-chicken-meal-prep/
2. https://www.delish.com/cooking/recipes/a53020/pineapple-salsa-in-pineapple-recipe/
3. https://www.delish.com/cooking/recipe-ideas/recipes/a47354/grilled-aloha-chicken-recipe/
4. https://www.delish.com/cooking/recipe-ideas/a25102459/easy-pineapple-fried-rice-recipe/
5.  https://www.delish.com/cooking/recipe-ideas/a19867546/fireball-pineapple-recipe/

6 Must-Try French Toast Recipes for an Excellent Brunch 0

Is there just one way of making French toast? Definitely not. November 28th is the National French Toast Day. Are you wondering how the French toast recipe come about? This delicacy that originated from Rome has graced many breakfast tables for centuries. If the recipe didn't originate from France, why was it named "French Toast"?

Joseph French created the recipe in 1724. He advertised the recipe as "French Toast" because he forgot the apostrophe. However, we cannot give all the credit to Joseph. The recipe existed from the early 5^th century AD as early as the age of the Roman Empire. The Romans would dip bread in a milk and egg mixture and then fry it with oil or butter.

Other people believe that the French toast recipe was created by medieval European cooks who had to use every bit of food they found to feed their families. They knew they could revive a day old bread if moistened by adding eggs and heated.

Follow these French toast recipes to find out the various ways you can make this delicious treat.

Although you can make French Toast with any bread, the sandwich bread would suffice. You can choose to use heavy cream as opposed to regular milk, as well. French toast goes well with any sweetener, such as honey, sugar, maple syrup, or coconut sugar. Have fun with assorted fruits, fresh or freeze-dried, to make your French toast more delicious.

1. Vanilla French Toast

Time – 30 minutes

Ingredients

• Five slices of Bread
• 2 Eggs
• 1 cup of milk
• A pinch of salt
• Sweetener
• Vanilla extract
• Butter
• Maple syrup

Method

1. In a shallow dish, whisk together the eggs, milk, sweetener, and vanilla extract.
2. Place the bread slice in on one side and then quickly flip it over to the other side. Ensure that it doesn't stay dipped for too long as it will get soggy.
3. Place the bread slices in a skillet with melted butter set over medium heat. Let them cook for about 2 to 3 minutes on each side.
4. Serve them hot. Top with maple syrup or honey.

2. French Toast with Cinnamon

Time – 10 minutes

Sometimes, you want a little more flavor and aroma in your French toast

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 4 tablespoons butter
• 4 eggs
• 1/4 cup milk
• 8 slices challah, brioche, or white bread
• 1/2 cup maple syrup, warmed

Method

1. In a small bowl, mix cinnamon, nutmeg, and sugar and set aside
2. Melt the butter over medium heat in a large skillet.
3. Whisk the cinnamon mixture, eggs, and milk.
4. Pour the cinnamon mixture into a shallow container, such as a pie plate.
5. Dip bread in the egg mixture and then put them on the pan.
6. Fry the bread slices until golden brown, then flip to cook the other side. Serve with syrup.

3. Mixed Berry French Toast

If you need some extra sweetness in your French toast recipe, this one is for you.

Time – 10 minutes

Ingredients

• 4 slices of bread
• 4 eggs
• 1 cup milk (240 mL)
• 2 cups mixed frozen berries,
• Freeze-dried blueberries, raspberries, and blackberries
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• ⅓ cup granulated sugar (65 g)
• Confectioner's sugar, optional

Method

1. Whisk the eggs and milk together in a medium-large bowl to create an egg wash.
2. Dunk bread in the egg wash.
3. On medium-low heat, melt butter in a skillet and cook bread for 3 minutes.
4. Mix the berries, sugar, and lemon juice in a medium pan over low heat.
5. Crush and stir the berries until they form a thick sauce.
6. Lay out the slices and spread compote in between each slice then on top.
7. Garnish with confectioners' sugar if you desire.

4. Cream Cheese Stuffed French Toast

Time – 25 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 cup cream cheese one package, softened
• ⅓ cups of sugar 
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 12 slices of Texas Toast (one loaf)
• 2 eggs
• ¾ cup milk
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon granulated sugar

Method

1. In a medium bowl, beat together the cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla until you have a spreadable consistency.
2. Spread a thick layer of cream cheese filling on one side of half of the Texas Toast.
3. Top with the second piece of toast, forming a sandwich with cream cheese filling in the middle
4. In a small bowl, whisk eggs, milk, granulated sugar, and cinnamon together.
5. Then dip the sandwiches in the egg mixture to coat completely
6. Melt butter on a griddle or skillet over medium heat. Cook the sandwiches until they are golden brown on both sides. Top with freeze-dried strawberries, syrup, and whipped cream.

5. Patriotic French Toast

The only thing that's better than French toast is French toast with freeze-dried berries. This French toast recipe shows you how to make it.

Time

Preparation – 15 minutes

Making – 20 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 cup freeze-dried strawberries

• 1 cup freeze-dried blueberries

• 8 oz package cream cheese, softened

• 2 cups confectioners' sugar

• 2 cups of milk

• Two large eggs, beaten

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• 2 tablespoons butter

• 8 thick slices of bread

Method

1. Preheat an oven to 200 degrees F (120 degrees C).
2. Mix the rehydrated strawberries and blueberries in a bowl and set them aside.
3. Beat the softened cream cheese and confectioner's sugar until smooth and then set it aside.
4. Whip the milk, eggs, and vanilla, in a shallow bowl.
5. Melt the butter over medium heat in a large pan
6. Dip bread into the egg mixture, and make sure it's fully coated
7. Cook the bread for five minutes or until it's browned on both sides
8. Place cooked slices on the baking sheet and place in the oven to keep warm until ready to serve.
9. Spread the cream cheese mixture over each slice of French toast, then top with two tablespoons of the fruit. Serve them hot

6. French Toast Broccoli Cheddar

This savory French toast recipe is great for leftover toast bread.

Time

Preparation – 5 minutes

Making – 5 minutes

Ingredients

• ½ cup of silken tofu
• ½ cup of coconut milk
• A pinch of salt
• Six pieces of broccoli cheddar bread

Instructions

1. Mix the tofu, milk, and salt in a blender. Add more milk to make it thinner if it's too thick
2. Pour the mixture into a shallow bowl or plate
3. Dip the bread slices into the batter
4. Cook on a skillet over medium heat for 2 minutes
5. Turn it and cook both sides, ensuring they have turned golden brown on each side
6. Drizzle some honey on it and serve

Conclusion

French toast recipes can vary depending on your preferred milk and fruits. If you're allergic to cow's milk or someone in the family is, use rice milk or nut milk, such as almond milk.

Use the fruits in season or one that may be out of season but have been freeze-dried to add flavor and color to your French toast. If you need to, you can make lots of bread pieces and freeze them to increase the shelf life.

Which French toast recipe will you try out today?

References

1. https://thebreakfastshoppe.com/history-french-toast/
2. https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/robert-irvine/french-toast-recipe-1951408
3. https://www.yellowblissroad.com/creamcheesestuffedfrenchtoast/
4. https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/214699/patriotic-french-toast/
5. https://www.spabettie.com/savory-french-toast-broccoli-cheddar/

4 Bread Recipes That You Will Love 0

Bread is one of the most common foods in every home. It’s a versatile confectionary that can be eaten for any meal. Bread doesn’t have to be all about wheat and yeast; you can add other ingredients such as freeze-dried fruits, nuts, or your favorite frozen or freeze-dried vegetables to make it more nutritious and delicious.

November 17^th is the National Bread Day. Whether you want to get bread for breakfast or as a side for lunch or dinner, here are four amazing bread recipes to keep your family yearning for more.

1. Strawberry Bread

A strawberry bread recipe is a delicious indulgence for any time of day. If you need to step out of the box with your bread recipe, try this one.

Time

Preparation – 30 minutes

Cooking – 45 minutes

Cooling 10 minutes

Total Time – 1 hour, 25 minutes

Ingredients

• 2 cups freeze-dried strawberries
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 cups white sugar
• 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1 cup of vegetable oil
• 4 eggs, beaten
• 1 cups chopped pecans

Method

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2. Thinly butter and dust two 9 x 5-inch loaf pan with flour. Shake out excess flour.
3. Rehydrate the freeze-dried strawberries and place them in a medium-sized bowl. With a sieve, lightly sprinkle some sugar and set them aside.
4. Put the flour, sugar, cinnamon, salt, and baking soda in a large bowl and mix them thoroughly.
5. Whisk the oil and the eggs into the strawberries.
6. Pour the strawberry mixture into the flour mixture and mix until the dry ingredients are moistened.
7. Stir in the pecans and divide the batter into two.
8. Put each portion of the batter into the greased pans, put in the oven, and bake for about 45 minutes. To test if it’s ready, insert a tester. If it comes out clean, the bread is cooked.
9. Leave it on the pans for about 10 minutes to on the wire rack for 10 minutes. When it’s cooled, remove from the baking pans and slice as desired.
10. Serve with a side of your choice. You can butter or eat it plain.

2. Whole Wheat Beer Bread

This bread recipe is simple to make, and it gives you a very healthy option for your bread recipe.

Time

Preparation – 10 minutes

Cooking – 50 minutes

Cooling – 10 minutes

Total Time – 1 hour, 10 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 ½ cups whole wheat flour
• 4 ½ tsp baking powder
• 1 ½ tsp salt   
• ⅓ cup packed brown sugar
• One can or bottle of beer

Method

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2. Use a 9x5 inch loaf pan and lightly grease it with butter. Dust it with flour and shake out the excess.
3. In a large mixing bowl, put the all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, baking powder, salt, and brown sugar.
4. Pour in the beer and mix with your hands until it forms into a stiff batter. Knead with your hands. Put enough dough and put it onto the prepared loaf pan.
5. Put it in the oven and bake for 50 minutes. Insert a toothpick to check if it’s cooked; if the toothpick comes out clean, it’s ready.
6. Let it cool and then slice it and serve.

3. Banana Bread

Banana bread is one of the revered banana recipes. Anyone can make banana bread, but it takes a special bread recipe to make perfect banana bread. Try this, and you’ll be the banana bread expert.

Time

Preparation – 15 minutes

Cooking – 1 hour, 5 minutes

Cooling – 10 minutes

Total Time – 1 hour, 30 minutes.

Ingredients

• 2 cups freeze-dried bananas
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking soda
• ¼ tsp salt
• ½ cup butter
• ¾ cup brown sugar
• Two eggs

Method

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2. Use butter to grease a loaf pan and dust it with flour. Shake the pan to get rid of excess flour.
3. In a large bowl, mix the flour, baking soda, and salt.
4. Cream the butter and brown sugar in a separate bowl.
5. Beat the eggs until they are fluffy.
6. Rehydrate the freeze dried bananas. Mash them until they are smooth with no lumps.
7. Pour the beaten egg into the mashed bananas and blend.
8. Pour the banana mixture into the flour mixture and stir. Drain the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Put it into the oven and bake for about 60 minutes.
9. Check if it’s ready by inserting a toothpick into the center of the loaf. If it comes out clean, the loaf is ready.
10. Leave it to cool on the pan for 10 minutes and then turn out onto a wire rack. Slice and serve with your preferred accompaniment.

4. Zucchini Bread

Zucchini is a healthy vegetable that can be used in stews and bread. Follow this Zucchini bread recipe for a moist and delicious treat.

Time

Preparation – 10 minutes

Cooking – 1 hour

Cooling – 10 minutes

Total Time – 1 hour, 20 minutes

Ingredients

• 2 cups dried zucchini
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
• 3 large eggs
• 3 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 cup of vegetable oil
• 2 ¼ cups white sugar
• 3 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 cup chopped walnuts

Method

1. Using butter, grease, and flour, two loaf pans.
2. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
3. Sift the flour, salt, baking powder, soda, and cinnamon in a bowl.
4. Whisk the eggs, oil, vanilla, and sugar in a large bowl. Add in the sifted dry ingredients to the creamed mix, and beat well.
5. Pour in the dried zucchini and the almond nuts until they are well combined with no lumps.
6. Pour the batter into greased pans. Put the batter in the oven and bake for 60 minutes.
7. Test with a toothpick if the bread is cooked; if the toothpick comes out clean, remove the bread from the oven.
8. Cool it on the rack for 10 minutes, slice, and serve.

Conclusion

These four bread recipes are easy to make and can be made for many people if you desire. Add or reduce the ingredients, especially sugar and salt, to suit your preferences. Do share your favorite bread recipe in the comment section below.

References

1. https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/9353/strawberry-bread/
2. https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/24932/whole-wheat-beer-bread/
3. https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/20144/banana-banana-bread/
4. https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/6698/moms-zucchini-bread/