Antipasto Italian Focaccia Recipe

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a baked loaf of antipasto focaccia bread topped with sliced green olives, chopped meats, sundried tomatoes and herbs

Our Antipasto Italian Focaccia Recipe is the ultimate way to use up leftover charcuterie ingredients for the most delicious and easy bread recipe! You’re going to love the salty, chewy crust, tender crumb and those meaty toppings!

I was on a phone call with an important business colleague who knows his stuff. I casually mentioned that we were working on both a focaccia bread and pasta recipe that helps to use up the leftovers from a charcuterie board or antipasto board. He immediately chimed in that he loves charcuterie and is often stuck in the same dilemma; what do I do with all of this stuff?!

Why I Love Antipasto Focaccia Bread

I’m the queen of “recreate it.” I don’t love when we make something that needs a very special ingredient or a bunch of things that I just need a little of but you have no choice but to buy a lot.

I LOVE this focaccia bread because not only does it use up leftovers, but it’s also so satisfying! In fact, because of the meats and olives, it’s a hearty bread that can totally count as a main dish at dinner. It’s like pizza!

Recipe Tip

I’m a huge fan of dipping bread. This bread is perfect to serve with a little bowl of olive oil and a drizzle of balsamic vinegar!

Want to up the game? Dip in warmed pizza or spaghetti sauce. IT’S SO GOOD!

Ingredients for Antipasto Focaccia Bread

  • Flour: Adds structure and the base of our bread.
  • Water: Essential to get that yeast going and make the bread.
  • Salt: While many Italian breads skip the salt, like in Florence, I never do.
  • Sugar: Helps the yeast rise and balances the acid and salt of this dish.
  • Yeast: Get that bread rising and fluffy.
  • Meats: Grab any combination you love on a normal antipasto platter.
  • Olives: We love a mixture from kalamata to black.
  • Tomatoes: Try using fresh and sun dried for more texture and flavor.
  • Peppers: We love a touch of smokiness from a roasted red pepper.
  • Artichokes: Adds a little brine and acid to the bread.

How to Make Antipasto Focaccia Bread

  1. Stir: Make the bread by simply stirring together the flour, salt, sugar and water.
  2. Refrigerate: Let this bread dough sit overnight in the fridge for enhanced flavor and texture.
  3. Chop: Chop all of your ingredients to the same size so nothing cooks more than the ingredient next to it.
  4. Dock the Bread

Easy Creamed Corn Recipe

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Easy Creamed Corn Recipe

This easy creamed corn recipe takes simple corn and turns it into a sweet, creamy, and irresistible side dish. Perfect alongside roast chicken, prime rib, or your favorite weeknight meals, it’s packed with flavor and ready in minutes.

With butter, cream, and just the right seasoning, this creamed corn recipe is a classic that your whole family will love.

If you think creamed corn is just okay, wait until you try my version. It’s buttery and full of flavor, almost like a corn chowder turned into a side dish. I thought it might be just “pretty good,” but it’s actually amazing.

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Ingredients For Creamed Corn

Creamed corn is simple, comforting, and full of flavor, and it starts with a few key ingredients that make all the difference. Here’s what you’ll need to create this amazing side dish:

  • Butter: For cooking and adding richness.
  • Flour: Thickens the cream sauce for a silky texture.
  • Cream Cheese: Adds extra creaminess.
  • Heavy Cream: Makes the corn luscious and smooth.
  • Sugar: Balances the natural sweetness of the corn.
  • Salt: Season to taste.
  • Parmesan Cheese: Optional, for a savory kick.
  • Frozen Corn: The star of the dish! You could also use fresh corn, but I would advise against canned corn.
  • Black Pepper: To taste.
  • Bacon: Cooked and crumbled, for a salty, crunchy topping.

With these simple ingredients, you’re just a few steps away from dreamy corn that will steal the show at any meal. It’s easy and always a crowd-pleaser.

Variations

You can easily switch things up with this recipe. Try using whole milk instead of heavy cream in the milk mixture for a lighter version, though the sauce will be a bit thinner. For a little heat, add diced jalapenos or a pinch of cayenne pepper to give the creamed corn a spicy kick.

How to Make This Creamed Corn Recipe 

Making this creamed corn recipe is seriously satisfying. Follow these simple steps to get flavorful corn every time:

  1. Melt: On the stove, add butter to a saucepan over medium-high heat until the butter melts.
  2. Whisk: Add the flour and whisk for 20 seconds to create a roux. While whisking, add the cream cheese and stir until it clumps together.
  3. Add Cream: Pour i

Cheese Sauce for Broccoli

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a large bowl of bright green steamed broccoli topped with cheddar cheese sauce and salt and pepper

This easy 7 Ingredient Cheese Sauce for Broccoli recipe is the recipe that will help picky eaters like vegetables! It is so simple to make and one secret tip keeps the cheese sauce smooth and never clumpy! It goes wonderfully with freshly steamed broccoli for that classic side dish everyone loves.

Broccoli Recipes for Picky Eaters

Do you remember years and years ago on that Broccoli Salad post where I chatted about Cade surprising me by cooking a delicious steak dinner and how that was the first time I ate and enjoyed broccoli? Ever since posting about that broccoli he made me, I have received a crazy amount of emails asking for the recipe for his broccoli cheese sauce.

I feel really guilty about taking so long to write about it but Cade never measures so it took some time to figure out exactly what the recipe was. So, without any further babbling, here it is. From the man who didn’t even eat it that first night because it wasn’t healthy and he didn’t eat junk. (I’ve since cured him of that. You’re welcome.)

Ingredients for Cheese Sauce with Broccoli

This is a no roux cheese sauce meaning we aren’t using flour or butter. Here is everything you’ll need:

  • Sharp Cheddar Cheese: The star of the sauce! Sharp cheddar will give the most bold cheesy flavor. Buy a block of cheese and grate it yourself for the best meltiness.
  • Cornstarch: Toss the grated cheese in cornstarch to help thicken the cheese sauce as the cheese melts. Cornstarch also helps with the emulsion of the cheese and milk. Flour can also be used, but by using cornstarch, you keep the sauce gluten free.
  • Evaporated Milk: Acts as the base for the creamy cheese sauce and doesn’t have the heaviness or high fat of cream. It has less water than regular milk which helps the sauce be extra creamy.
  • Salt and Black Pepper: Adds flavor and hint of warmth.
  • Ground Mustard: Adds flavor that enhances the flavor the cheese. Mustard is also a great emulsifier which helps keep the sauce smooth.
  • Broccoli: Using fresh broccoli florets is preferred. Frozen broccoli ends up soggy and don’t hold up to the cheese sauce very well.

How to Make Homemade Cheese Sauce

  1. Toss: Add the grated cheese and cornstarch to a large bowl and toss together. Let it sit at room temperature for 10 minutes.
  2. Combine: Add all the ingredients for the sauce over medium-low heat and stir to combine. Whisk until the cheese is melting and it comes to a soft boil. Then whisk constantly for 2 minutes until slightly thickened.
  3. Serve: Pour over cooked broccoli with fresh cracked pepper.

The secret for smooth chees

Creamy Garlic Parmesan Broccoli and Cauliflower with Bacon

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Creamy Garlic Parmesan Broccoli and Cauliflower with Bacon

a photo of someone scooping out a bite of creamy garlic parmesan broccoli and cauliflower

This indulgent Creamy Garlic Parmesan Broccoli and Cauliflower with Bacon makes the most amazing side dish. It’s a one skillet recipe filled with tender cauliflower and vibrant broccoli simmering in a creamy garlic sauce topped off with gooey cheese and crispy bacon! I can’t wait for dinner!

Upgrade your vegetable game with this delicious and easy recipe for creamy garlic parmesan broccoli and cauliflower topped with crispy bacon. Perfect for an easy side dish or even as a meal on its own.

Ingredients for Creamy Garlic Parmesan Broccoli and Cauliflower

There is so much flavor and creaminess packed into this dish, it almost seems like you aren’t even eating vegetables! Haha! Not that eating vegetables is bad! I love vegetables! But load them up with bacon and garlic and all sorts of cheese and even my picky kiddos eat them! Here is everything you need:

  • Bacon: I found thick bacon worked the best, but it adds a lot of grease so make sure you follow the recipe and remove some before adding the butter.
  • Butter: I prefer unsalted so that I can control the saltiness a little more.
  • Onions: Regular yellow onion is great.
  • Broccoli and Cauliflower Florets: The stars of the dish!
  • Garlic: adds flavor
  • Kosher Salt: adds flavor
  • Aleppo Pepper: Aleppo Pepper is a must on top. That tiny fleck of sweet heat takes this dish to a whole new level. It’s not spicy, but it adds that wonderful flavor like a spice would.
  • Heavy Cream: adds all the rich creaminess to the sauce
  • Lemon Juice: adds a pop of freshness that takes this dish to a new level
  • Mozzarella Cheese and Parmesan Cheese: We tried other cheeses like monterey jack and cheddar but the flavor was off with the garlic.

How to Make Creamy Broccoli and Cauliflower

Let’s walk through each step of making this indulgent vegetables dish

  1. Cook: Fry the bacon until crispy in an oven safe pan over medium heat. Once cooked, remove the bacon from the pan to a plate lined with paper towels. Drain most of the bacon grease.
  2. Preheat: start the broiler
  3. Sauté: Melt the butter in the skillet and add the onions. Cook it until transparent stirring occasionally.
  4. Add: Place the broccoli, cauliflower and garlic and season with salt and pepper and toss everything together. Cook until the broccoli is bright green and fork tender.
  5. Simmer: Pour the cream in and then reduce the heat to medium low and let it summer until the sauce thickens.
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Stick of Butter Rice Recipe with Beef Broth

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Stick of Butter Rice Recipe with Beef Broth

Stick of Butter Rice Recipe with Beef Broth

After falling in love with the original, it only made sense to share this Stick of Butter Rice Recipe with Beef Broth. It has the same rich, buttery texture as our chicken broth version but with a deeper, more savory flavor that pairs perfectly with hearty mains like roast beef, pulled pork, or meatloaf!

Stick of Butter Rice is the easiest, most flavorful rice side dish that will change your life! It is so easy to make with only a few ingredients, and the texture is unreal. This easy beefy side dish is a must-try for all rice lovers!

Ingredients You’ll Need For Stick of Butter Rice Recipe With Beef Broth

  • Long Grain White Rice: This is the foundation of the dish. Long grain rice stays separate and fluffy while soaking up all that buttery, beefy goodness. Jasmine or basmati rice are great choices if you want a little extra aroma and texture.
  • Condensed French Onion Soup: This pantry shortcut does the heavy lifting when it comes to flavor.
  • Beef Broth: Bold and hearty, beef broth gives this rice a deeper, more robust flavor than the chicken version. It’s what makes this version so satisfying with red meat or winter meals.
  • Unsalted Butter: Butter transforms this dish into something special. It melts into the rice as it bakes, creating a creamy, almost risotto-like texture, without any stirring. Butter with no added salt keeps things balanced, especially with the salty soup mix.

Together, these simple ingredients create a warm, comforting side dish that tastes far more indulgent than the effort it takes. Stick of Butter Rice with Beef Broth is rich, flavorful, and the kind of recipe you’ll want to make on repeat.

How to Make Stick of Butter Rice Recipe with Beef Broth:

Stick of Butter Rice with Beef Broth is a comfort food classic that’s as simple as it is satisfying. With just four pantry staples, you get a rich, savory side that pairs perfectly with anything from pot roast to grilled steak.

  1. Preheat: Set your oven to 425°F and grease an 8×8-inch baking dish with nonstick spray.
  2. Mix: In a large bowl, stir together the rice, condensed french onion soup, and beef broth. Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish.
  3. Top: Slice the butter into small pieces and scatter evenly over the top of the rice mixture.
  4. Bake: Cover the dish tightly with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
  5. Uncover: Remove the foil and bake for 20 more minut
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