Sunday, July 26, 2009

ENJOY JULIAN BAKERY’S OAT BRAN BREAD AS COFFEE TOFFEE BREAD PUDDING

What a luscious way to use up leftover Julian Bakery Oat Bran Bread. Actually, you could also use their Sourdough Lite or Wonderful Bread as well.

Oat Bran Bread is lightly sweetened, light in color and completely whole grain. It is made of fresh, ground, golden, whole grain wheat, oat bran, soy protein, honey, purified water, yeast and sea salt.

Sourdough Lite Bread is whole grain, unsweetened and fat free. It is a complete protein sourdough that is covered with sesame seeds on the outside. It is extremely flavorful. It is made with fresh, ground, high protein, golden, whole grain wheat, onion, soy protein, sesame seeds, yeast and sea salt.

Wonderful Bread is high in fiber and protein with 6 seeds and 6 whole grains. It is a light in color, whole grain, fresh ground organic bread that even has fresh ground pinto beans in it for high complete protein and is covered in yummy seeds. It is made with the wholesome ingredients of fresh ground whole grains of golden wheat, oats, rye, corn, brown rice, millet, seeds of sunflower, flax, sesame, poppy, pumpkin, and pinto beans, honey, yeast and sea salt.

You will need:

4 eggs
½ cup milk
½ cup heavy cream
½ cup organic sugar (evaporated cane juice
½ t kosher salt
½ cup Dulce de leche (found in Latino markets) or caramel sauce, plus 1 cup for serving
½ cup strong brewed coffee or espresso, room temperature
1 loaf Julian Bakery Oat Bran, Sourdough Lite or Wonderful Bread, cut into 1-inch cubes

Preheat oven to 350º F and butter a 9-inch round cake pan.

In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, heavy cream, sugar and salt until a thick, custard like consistency is reached. Pour half the egg mixture into another bowl and whisk in ½ cup of the Dulce-de-leche or caramel sauce. Whisk the coffee into the other bowl.

Divide the bread into two bowls. Pour the coffee-custard mixture over one of the bowls and the Dulce-de-leche or caramel sauce mixture over the other. Toss each thoroughly, until the bread has absorbed all the liquid.

Spread the coffee bread cubes into the bottom of the prepared cake pan and press lightly to close any gaps. Then layer the Dulce-de-leche or caramel sauce cubes on top, again pressing lightly to close any gaps. Place in the center of the over and bake, uncovered, for 40 minutes, or until the center is set. Let cool briefly in the pan before removing.

In a small saucepan, gently heat 1 cup of Dulce-de-leche or caramel sauce. Unmold the bread pudding, cut and serve with heated Dulce-de-leche or caramel sauce drizzled on top.

Enjoy, Samantha
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Tuesday, July 21, 2009

JULIAN BAKERY BREAD MAKES WALDORF SALADS EVEN BETTER

A Waldorf Salad with Blue Cheese dressing is awesome on its own, but add any of the Julian Bakery breads on the side and you have a meal in itself.

The flavors and textures of any of the Julian Bakery breads will enhance any salad and make it a crowd pleaser for sure.

I personally think the apples, celery and walnuts in a Waldorf Salad with go beautifully with Julian Bakery’s Dinner Bread, which would compliment any meal, or their Bean Bread, Manna from Heaven Bread or their new Purity Bread.

Dinner Bread is wheat, yeast and sweet free. It is complete protein bread and is delicious with soups and salads. The chia seeds on the outside are high-energy seeds that compliment the flavor of the bread. It is made with fresh ground whole grain Kamut®, millet, amaranth, chia seeds, onion, rosemary and sea salt.

Bean Bread is gluten free, sweetened with honey and yeast risen. It is very high in protein and fiber for those wanting to lose a few extra pounds or just wanting to maintain a healthy body. It is made from fresh, stone ground, whole grains of brown rice, millet, buckwheat, pinto beans, eggs, onions, guar gum, honey, yeast and sea salt.

Manna from Heaven is an all sprouted, wheat, yeast and sweet free, smart carb bread that is high in fiber and protein. It is made with sprouted whole grains of Kamut®, spelt, rye, millet, quinoa, amaranth, lentils, quinoa, sesame and flax seeds and sea salt.

Purity Bread is the first whole grain, complete protein bread on the market that is gluten free, low carb, sweet free, yeast free and wheat fee, with sprouted beans. It is made with raw buckwheat, millet, short grain brown rice, teff and freshly ground flaxseed. It also has 13 sprouted, ground beans, onion, guar gum and sea salt.

First, make the Blue Cheese Dressing
1/3 cup plain fat-free yogurt
1 T fat-free mayonnaise or salad dressing
1 T finely crumbled blue cheese

Mix all ingredients. Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour to blend flavors.

Then prepare the Salad
2 medium, unpeeled red apples, cut into ¼ inch slices
Lemon juice
Spinach leaves
1 medium stalk, celery, thinly sliced (about a ½ cup)
2 T chopped walnuts, toasted

Sprinkle apples slices with lemon juice. Place apple slices on spinach. Spoon dressing over salad. Sprinkle with celery and walnuts. Serve with your favorite Julian Bakery bread, fresh or toasted with a little butter.

Enjoy, Samantha
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Monday, July 20, 2009

A CAESAR LOVES JULIAN BAKERY BREAD

Here is a great way to enjoy Julian Bakery bread. Invite it to be a part of your Caesar Salad.

I would suggest using Julian Bakery’s new Purity Bread as it has a wonderful flavor of sourdough and onion.

This is the first whole grain, complete protein bread on the market that is gluten free, low carb, sweet free, yeast free and wheat fee, with sprouted beans. It is moist inside and chewy on the outside, made in a gluten free, non-contaminated environment.

Purity Bread is made with raw buckwheat, millet, short grain brown rice, teff (from the Central Delta of Ethiopia) and freshly ground flaxseed (for maximum nutrition), providing high fiber protein and good quality carbohydrates. It also has 13 sprouted, ground beans, which increases the fiber and protein for digestion, while the fiber lowers the carbs. Onion, guar gum and sea salt round out the ingredients’ list.

Croutons
Cube a cookie sheet full of Julian Bakery’s Purity Bread. Toss bread cubes in a medium bowl with a little olive oil and Italian herbs & spices. Place olive oil coated bread cubes on cookie sheet and bake in a 350º F oven until golden or crunchy (15 minutes, depending on your oven).

Dressing (enough for two heads of romaine lettuce)
1 cup Hellmann’s or other whole egg mayonnaise
3/4 t anchovy paste
1 t Worcestershire sauce
3 medium garlic cloves, minced
3/4 t pepper
Put all ingredients into a medium bowl and whisk until well blended; refrigerate until needed.

No time for homemade dressing? Use a bottle of your favorite store bought dressing instead.

Lettuce
2 heads of romaine lettuce, cleaned and chopped

Cheese
Freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Just before serving, toss together all ingredients with a little pepper to taste.

*Optional: try adding a handful of toasted pine nuts.
Make it a meal by topping with grilled chicken or wild salmon.

Serves 6 – 8

Enjoy, Samantha
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PORTABELLA MUSHROOMS AND JULIAN BAKERY BREAD

I can’t get enough of either – Julian Bakery Bread or Portabella Mushrooms, so why not combine them?

A great way to enjoy both is to marry them in a grilled sandwich. I would use Wonderful Bread or Smart Carb #1 Bread.

Julian Bakery’s Wonderful Bread is high in fiber and protein with 6 seeds and 6 whole grains. It is a light in color, whole grain, fresh ground organic bread that even has fresh ground pinto beans in it for high complete protein and is covered in yummy seeds.

It is made with the wholesome ingredients of fresh ground whole grains of golden wheat, oats, rye, corn, brown rice, millet, seeds of sunflower, flax, sesame, poppy, pumpkin, and pinto beans, honey, yeast and sea salt.

Julian Bakery’s Smart Carb #1 Bread is sprouted, high in protein, unsweetened and extremely flavorful.

It is made with whole grains, bean, seeds of Kamut®, spelt, wheat, rye, millet, lentils, eggs, soy protein, flax, sesame, quinoa, amaranth, wheat gluten, 7 grain flakes, oat bran, sea salt and yeast.

Here is all you need to do for wonderful grilled portabella mushroom and Julian Bakery bread sandwiches:

Julian Bakery’s Wonderful Bread or Smart Carb #1 Bread
2 golf ball sized balls of mozzarella cheese
4 t olive oil
Fresh basil leaves
1 T chopped fresh chives
2 t. balsamic vinegar
2 portabella mushrooms, sliced into horizontal halves
1 large, red bell pepper, quartered
Alfalfa sprouts

Combine cheese, oil, basil, chives and vinegar in a blender. Blend until smooth; set aside.

Grill mushrooms about 3 minutes per side or until tender. Grill peppers until tender, about 5 minutes per side. Skin will be wrinkled and lightly brown.

Slightly toast the bread and spread the mozzarella mixture evenly on each piece of toast. Cover with mushroom slice, red pepper and top with sprouts. Serve immediately.

Enjoy, Samantha
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MY DAUGHTER’S FAVORITE JULIAN BAKERY TURKEY SANDWICH

My daughter and her husband love Julian Bakery Breads. My daughter is an exceptionally good cook and she wanted to share her favorite Julian Bakery turkey sandwich with you.

You can use any of the Julian Bakery breads for this sandwich, but Wonderful Bread, 12-Grain Sandwich Bread, or Smart Carb #1 Bread would be especially good.

Julian Bakery’s Wonderful Bread is high in fiber and protein with 6 seeds and 6 whole grains. It is a light in color, whole grain, fresh ground organic bread that even has fresh ground pinto beans in it for high complete protein and is covered in yummy seeds. It is made with the wholesome ingredients of fresh ground whole grains of golden wheat, oats, rye, corn, brown rice, millet, seeds of sunflower, flax, sesame, poppy, pumpkin, and pinto beans, honey, yeast and sea salt.

Julian Bakery’s 12-Grain Sandwich Bread is a delicious dark molasses sweetened bread that has more grains and seeds than you will find anywhere. It is made with fresh stone ground, whole grain wheat, Kamut®, millet, corn, rye, oats, barley, brown rice, quinoa, amaranth, spelt, flax seed, unsulphered molasses, yeast & sea salt.

Julian Bakery’s Smart Carb #1 Bread is sprouted, high in protein, unsweetened and extremely flavorful. It is made with whole grains, bean, seeds of Kamut®, spelt, wheat, rye, millet, lentils, eggs, soy protein, flax, sesame, quinoa, amaranth, wheat gluten, 7 grain flakes, oat bran, sea salt and yeast.

Favorite Julian Bakery Turkey Sandwich

Your choice of Julian Bakery Bread
1 block of softened cream cheese
1 bunch of chopped green onions (use the green part only)
1 can of chunky cranberry sauce or use homemade if you’re so inclined
Freshly sliced turkey (or buy it from the deli)
Salt and pepper to taste
Optional: add a few fresh basil leaves

Blend the cream cheese and green onions in a bowl. Then lightly spread mixture on each slice of bread. Next, add a layer of cranberry sauce to just one side, then turkey and salt and pepper. Add the other bread slice on top….Yum!

*Cream cheese can be substituted with miracle whip (or light mayo if you’re counting calories).

Enjoy, Samantha
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Wednesday, July 8, 2009

JULIAN BAKERY INSPIRES HEALTHY LIVING

Here is a healthy, quick and easy way to entertain your friends at a brunch, after church, or during a bridge game. Just don’t forget to invite Julian Bakery’s Wonderful Bread.

Julian Bakery’s Wonderful Bread is an everyday favorite. This bread is made with 6 seeds and 6 whole grains. It is light in color and is a fresh ground, organic bread that has fresh ground pinto beans in it for high complete protein and is covered in beautiful seeds.

Wonderful Bread is made from fresh, ground, whole grains of golden wheat, oats, rye, corn, brown rice, millet, seeds of sunflower, flax, sesame, poppy, pumpkin, pinto beans, honey, yeast and sea salt.

Your guests will surely enjoy a warm, toasted slice of Wonderful Bread along with a Roasted Acorn Squash filled with spinach and topped with Gorgonzola cheese.

Here is all you need:

4 acorn squash
9 oz baby spinach leaves
7 oz Gorgonzola cheese
3 T garlic flavored olive oil
Kosher salt and ground black pepper

Preheat oven to 375º.

Cut tops off squash, scoop out and discard seeds. Place squash, cut side up, in a roasting pan and drizzle with 2 T of olive oil. Season lightly with salt and pepper. Bake for 40 minutes or until tender.

Heat the remaining oil in a large frying pan and add the spinach leaves. Cook over a medium heat just until leaves are wilted. Season with salt and pepper. Fill each squash with an equal amount of spinach.

Top with Gorgonzola cheese and return to the oven for 10 minutes or until cheese melts.

Serve immediately with toasted, buttered slices of Wonderful Bread.

Serves 4.

Enjoy, Samantha
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