Cheesy Garlic Pull Apart Loaf

PREP: 10 mins
COOK: 15 mins
READY IN: 25 mins

Ingrеdiеnts:
1 (8 ounсе) loаf Frеnсh brеаd
1/3 сup grаtеd Pаrmеsаn сhееsе 1/2 сup buttеr, softеnеd
2 tаblеspoons gаrliс powdеr
1 tеаspoon driеd pаrslеy

1. Prеhеаt ovеn to 375 dеgrееs F (190 dеgrееs C).

2. Cut brеаd into 1-inсh thiсk sliсеs, without сutting аll thе wаy through thе loаf.

3. Mix Pаrmеsаn сhееsе, buttеr, gаrliс powdеr, аnd pаrslеy in а smаll bowl.

4. Sprеаd mixturе bеtwееn sliсеs of brеаd аnd ovеr thе top of thе loаf.

5. Wrаp loаf in аluminum foil, lеаving thе top pаrtiаlly unсovеrеd.

6. Bаkе in prеhеаtеd ovеn until buttеr is mеltеd аnd brеаd toаstеd, 15 to 20 minutеs.

Guaranteed deliciousness!!

Healthy Cake Alternative for 4th of July!!!!

 

 

 

 

 

Ingredients:
– 1 large seedless watermelon
– 2 cans full fat coconut milk (left in fridge for 6 hours or more), or thick yogurt, or whipped cream
– 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
– 1 Tbsp. raw honey
– 1 cup sliced raw almonds or shredded coconut
– Seasonal fresh fruit (for topping)

Directions:
TO MAKE THE COCONUT WHIPPED CREAM
1. Make sure to place the can of coconut milk in the refrigerator for at least 6 hours (or overnight). This will cause the cream to separate from the milk. The cream will be at the top of the can.
2. Open the can of coconut milk and scrape out the cream into a medium sized bowl. Hint: Always open the can from the bottom and pour the milk out into a separate container before scraping out the cream. You can use the saved milk for smoothies and other recipes.
3. Add the vanilla and raw honey to the mixture. Whip the cream with a hand mixer on medium speed and work your way up to high speed until the cream is fluffy. Place the bowl of whipped cream in the fridge until ready to use.

4. Also If you prefer…you can use thick yogurt or whipped cream instead of this

TO MAKE THE TOASTED ALMONDS OR COCONUT:
1. Place a medium sized skillet over medium-high heat and allow the pan to get hot.
2. Add the sliced almonds or shredded coconut and toss in the pan until they are toasted and turn a light brown color. Remove from pan and set aside to cool.

TO ASSEMBLE
1. Remove the top and bottom from the watermelon and remove the rind from the middle section. You should be left with a cake-shaped piece of watermelon. Cut the watermelon “cake” into the number of wedges/slices you want. I recommend 6-8 slices depending on the size of the watermelon. (See above for a visual on how to cut the watermelon!). NOTE: You can leave the watermelon intact if you plan on traveling with it or do not want to cut it. Slicing a cake ahead of time just makes it much easier to dip the edges into the icing and then into anything else you want to adhere to the icing, such as the almonds or toasted coconut.
2. Pat the outside of the watermelon dry with paper towels (this is important because it will help the coconut whipped cream adhere better).
3. Dip the outside edge of each slice into the coconut whipped cream (or yogurt or whipped cream) and then into the toasted almonds or coconut, and reassemble the wedges into the cake shape on a serving platter. Top with more whipped coconut cream (or yogurt or whipped cream) and your favorite fresh fruit (ex. blackberries, strawberries and kiwi). Serve or store in the refrigerator until ready to serve.